Dr. Anny Sauvageau was Alberta's chief medical examiner from mid-2011 until until the end of 2014. (CBC - image credit)A former Alberta chief medical examiner's wrongful dismissal trial began in Edmonton on Friday, revealing more details of what has gone on in the problem-plagued office. Dr. Anny Sauvageau, a forensic pathologist and expert in asphyxia, served as the province's chief medical examiner from mid-2011 until her contract was not renewed in 2015. He said the body transportation contract that was created successfully addressed concerns, including some she had raised. Sauvageau said she was hired as assistant chief medical examiner but she and Dowling discussed her moving up to deputy chief after a year and replacing him in the top job upon his retirement.

Source: CBC News April 02, 2022 07:42 UTC