But Zaidi said Shandro has not apologized, and he said Kenney has effectively condoned Shandro's behaviour, which sends a troubling message to the public. "Kenney, at a Friday news conference, also said he understood that Shandro had apologized and as far as he was concerned that ended the matter. Amber Leventry. The incident took place within sight and earshot of Zaidi's wife and three children, the doctor said.After CBC News reported Zaidi's allegations, NDP Opposition Leader Rachel Notley called for Shandro's resignation, saying he had shown a profound lapse in judgment.
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On Friday, CBC News revealed Shandro and his wife Andrea — who live in the same neighbourhood — came to Zaidi's house on the evening of Saturday, March 21, and berated him on his driveway, demanding he take down a Facebook meme he had reposted.The meme referenced an alleged conflict of interest involving Shandro, his wife, and Vital Partners, a supplementary health benefits company of which they are part-owners. Principal and Co-Founder Andrea Shandro contributed an article to the Fall issue of HUMANCapital Magazine, the official publication for the Human Resources Institute of Alberta (HRIA). Send tips in confidence to cbcinvestigates@cbc.ca. During these uncertain times, we want to reassure you that Vital Partners is open and we are available to assist you and your plan members. We will be rich! Benefits ben-uh-fits (as defined by Vital Partners) A collection of tangible perks paid by employer or self with tax-effective dollars Total compensation package for individuals and/or groups of employees. "My wife is upset that my activism has come to my house now, and it is not pleasant because it threatens the safety and security of the family," he said. "The Facebook meme the doctor reposted did not contain a threat against Shandro or his wife. Mar 9; 3 min; COVID-19 and your Workplace - What you Need to Know. Time to close the clinic.
Zaidi said the confrontation came after he shared a meme on Facebook showing Shandro sitting at a desk with a thought bubble over his head that reads: “So every Albertan that I … My daughter’s former kindergarten teacher posted a meme … "With the fee codes being proposed by this government, family physicians are leaving the province, clinics will close and that is happening right now. Mar 9; 4 min; Benefits Fraud . We are watching government advisories carefully and following protocols to stay at home and maintain social distancing as much as possible. Vital Partners Inc. what they need.
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Read full article. ""These words are strong and what the premier has done is a huge disservice, and mischaracterizes the meme and attacks my integrity to protect his minister," Zaidi said.Zaidi said the mischaracterization by Kenney resulted in a posting on a popular doctor rating website that said: "Totally disgusted with this doctor as he chose to bully and defame the wife of a local politician. "We need to run a small business," Zaidi said, after listing numerous expenses primary clinics must bear from the patient fees paid by the government. The meme is a photo of Shandro with the bubble caption, "So every Albertan I can kick off health care is another client we can sign up for Vital Partners. "We believe that everyone deserves access to great benefits and to have support when needed.
"On Monday, Zaidi he will "have to think twice" about speaking out publicly in the future "because my advocacy is affecting my family. A Message from Vital Partners. Instead, a press secretary provided an emailed single-sentence response: "The premier condemns threats to any and all Albertans. Mar 19; 4 min; 10 Tips to Rev up Your Remote Collaboration . "The government has denied the allegation, also made by unions and the opposition, that it secretly wants to privatize healthcare in Alberta.As previously reported, CBC News also obtained email exchanges between Shandro and two private citizens in which he threatened to send the legislature's protection services after one woman and called another person "crazy. But I will hopefully still continue.