MLA Raj Sherman accuses Premier Ed Stelmach of trying to take his medical licence

[CHIMO]

EDMONTON – Edmonton MLA Raj Sherman, punted from Tory caucus Monday, accused Premier Ed Stelmach today of trying to take away his medical licence, an allegation refuted by the premier.

Speaking on a radio show, Sherman, now sitting as an independent member of the legislature, alleged some Tory caucus members have questioned his mental stability. He noted he received a call Thursday from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta advising him someone phoned the organization and suggested his mental ability to function as a doctor has been compromised.

Sherman, elected in March 2008, still works part time as an emergency care doctor in Edmonton. He was suspended indefinitely from Tory caucus earlier this week after he assailed the premier, cabinet, and Alberta Health Services over their handling of health care.

Sherman said his medical licence could be taken away if he doesn't submit to a mental assessment.
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Sherman+accuses+Stelmach+trying+take+medical+licence/3890410/story.html


Will Dr. John O’Connor Ever Be Cleared?
There are obviously two issues afoot here:

• If, as evidence suggests, the charge of “Causing undue alarm” against Dr. John O’Connor is unfounded, the federal and Alberta governments appear to be so in favour of development at any cost, they are willing to do anything, including sacrificing the health of Canadian citizens to encourage it. That is unbelievable, and quite frightening.

• It also appears the Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons willingly undermined the reputation of one of their members by laying charges and leaving them unresolved, and in the process abdicated their primary role of protecting public safety
http://www.tarsandswatch.org/will-dr-john-o-connor-ever-be-cleared

Don't mess with the government. They rule all!

[shockedcanadian]

1. Not a surprise at all...

Unfortunately, this is the depths that Canada has been lowered to. We have become a third party tin can nation, optics, public perception, deception, character assassinations, personal attacks and looking out for oneself has replaced honest discussion and concern for the nation.

[daleo]

2. Alberta conservatism can be like the old Soviet Union

Cross the party, and they smear you as crazy. It's a party that has been in power far too long.