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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Oct 12, 2002
Page
3
The Palliser Health Region considered reinstating Dr David Swann after a four and a half hour meeting following his termination over support for the Kyoto Protocol. Physicians call for protections to allow doctors to speak on patient health without political interference, while the Alberta health system weighs stronger safeguards and open dialogue with boards.
A timeline shows Swann in dispute with the Prairie Health Region board over the Kyoto Protocol. The board voted to terminate Swann for poor communication, later indicating no stance on Kyoto. After meetings and negotiations Swann received a pathway to possible reinstatement and speech freedom.
Alberta figures clash over Dr. David Swann’s dismissal from Palliser Health Region and a renewed offer to reinstate him amid Kyoto Protocol debates. Environment Minister Lorne Taylor faces calls to resign for pressuring the board, while Premier Ralph Klein defends his role and cites no proof of coercion. A regional Mayors and Reeves meeting hinges on Swann’s decision about returning as medical officer of health.
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