Jason Copping
Jason Copping is a Canadian politician who served as the Minister of Health for Alberta until losing his seat in the 2023 election. He was involved in a controversial $70-million deal to import children's pain relief medication from Turkey in 2022, which was executed despite expert recommendations against it, leading to significant scrutiny and an ongoing investigation into procurement practices.
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Jason Copping is the then-health minister who stood with Premier Danielle Smith during the announcement of the health care action plan.
Alberta using selective data to mask health care failings, Auditor-General says
Canada· 2025-12-12
Minister of Health Jason Copping address the children's medication shortage in Edmonton.
Alberta paid more than six times usual price for pain medications in $70-million import deal, according to government briefing noteCanada· 2025-05-24
Minister of Health Jason Copping spoke in Edmonton regarding the import deal for children's medication.
Alberta signed deal to import medication from Turkey despite recommendations against itCanada· 2025-03-20