Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has appointed a 'contrarian' doctor who criticized the province's COVID-19 policies to lead a review of pandemic-era health data. The decision has sparked debate over the choice of a skeptical figure to head the COVID-19 data review task force, with some questioning the move as institutionalizing false balance in the face of the pandemic.
"Alberta premier stands by pick of ’contrarian’ chair to lead COVID-19 data review" https://t.co/KnbaDxYeN4 via @edmontonjournal by @lisasj 1) Having the government elevate a "contrarian" view isn't about "fresh eyes", it is the institutionalization of false balance /…
"Alberta premier stands by pick of ’contrarian’ chair to lead COVID-19 data review" 1) Having the government elevate a "contrarian" view isn't about "fresh eyes", it is the institutionalization of false balance / bothsidesism. 2) During COVID, we DIDN'T hear just "one…
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith appointed a “contrarian” doctor who expressed concerns about officials exaggerating the damage COVID-19 had on hospitals to lead a review of data collected from the pandemic. https://t.co/ENd4om416Q
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends choice of ‘contrarian’ chair to lead COVID-19 data review https://t.co/mn0Tub82u2 https://t.co/mIl6fELlt7
Western Canada: Alberta premier defends task force led by doctor skeptical of COVID measures https://t.co/YcbUH7mmij
Alberta premier stands by pick of ’contrarian’ chair to lead COVID-19 data review https://t.co/dBiH5f3KaV https://t.co/c87MYLQKq2
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it’s a good idea to have a physician who accused the province of exaggerating COVID-19's impact on hospitals now lead a review of pandemic-era health data. https://t.co/dRwvERGnY7
Alberta review of COVID-19 led by doctors who challenged vaccine policies expected next month https://t.co/Ki6JyV8MHg