Disaster Recovery Criticized By Alberta Brokers Group
The Disaster Recovery Program faces sharp criticism from the Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta as flood claims drag on. Gord Cowan, IBAA president elect, says clients receive insufficient payouts and face mounting stress. Affected homeowners report no on site inspection, with claims handled remotely.
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DRP
Gord Cowan
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Couple made homeless as flood cleanup uncovers mould and damage
Cody Weiss and Brittney Meier say their Queen Street home is uninhabitable after a flood caused a sinkhole and collapsed basement wall. Black mould fills the house, and they await promised government assistance that has not arrived after six weeks. The couple questions premier's stated support.
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Brittney Meier
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Unifund Insurance
Weiss
Cody
Gillian Slade
Inquiry Finds Queue Jumping in Alberta Health Care
Justice John Vertes reports queue-jumping occurred in Alberta's health-care system and notes risks of such improper access persisting. He rejects claims of widespread politics pushing people ahead but cites incidents and systemic flaws. Twelve recommendations aim to curb abuses and protect whistleblowers.
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Alberta
John Vertes
Vertes
Northwest Territories Supreme Court
Michele Hollins
Eugene Oscapella
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