10-05-2011, 05:41 PM
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Former Health Minister Liepert says he'll resist calls for queue jumping inquiry
From Edmonton Journal:
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EDMONTON — Alberta Energy Minister Ron Liepert says he will fight premier-designate Alison Redford's vow to call a judicial inquiry into allegations of political meddling in the health-care system.
The call for an inquiry to explore accusations of doctor intimidation and queue-jumping was one of Redford's most distinctive campaign promises during the Tory leadership race. But Liepert said he believes the initiative will be a waste of time and money that ultimately will conclude the allegations are frivolous.
"I don't support it, so I guess we'll have that discussion. But even if that's what is decided, I still won't support it," Liepert, a former health minister, said Tuesday following Redford's first caucus meeting as head of the PC party.
Read more: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/...#ixzz1ZxCSGIj5
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