Board chair of non-profit behind failed PrescribeIT defends CEO’s nearly $900,000 compensation | Unpublished
Hello!
Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Kelly Grant, Chris Hannay
Publication Date: May 5, 2026 - 21:50

Stay informed

Board chair of non-profit behind failed PrescribeIT defends CEO’s nearly $900,000 compensation

May 5, 2026

A government-funded non-profit responsible for a failed $300-million digital prescription program paid its chief executive officer nearly $900,000 a year so that his compensation would be on par with that of leaders of downtown Toronto hospitals, the non-profit’s board chair told MPs.



Unpublished Newswire

 
"I think Canada is a bit insulated, if I may say, (of) what's happening. In fact, big things are happening," Faith Birol said in a fireside chat with Energy Minister Tim Hodgson.
May 6, 2026 - 10:53 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
Montreal-area home sales fell 7% in April compared with last year as economic uncertainty and affordability challenges kept some buyers cautious.
May 6, 2026 - 10:40 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
Addictions Minister Lori Carr says those admitted into forced treatment would be provided legal representation throughout all stages of their assessment. 
May 6, 2026 - 10:32 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada