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Deloitte report for Newfoundland government found to have apparently false citations
Newfoundland and Labrador asked Deloitte to verify citations in a $1.6 million health staffing plan after independent reports found multiple erroneous references.
- On Nov. 25, 2025 the Newfoundland and Labrador government asked Deloitte to verify citations in the 526-page Health Human Resources Plan, paid $1,598,485 for the work.
- On Nov. 22 The Independent reported that at least four Deloitte-cited sources do not exist, a Dalhousie University researcher disputed an attributed article, and Radio-Canada found 15 nonexistent citations in the Education Accord, while Deloitte Australia issued a partial refund last month for AI-related errors.
- Two days after the reporting, Premier Tony Wakeham asked Minister Mike Goosney to review guidelines amid AI use concerns, while opposition leaders urged refunds and stricter rules, with NDP Leader Jim Dinn calling for regulations.
- Deloitte Management Services LP has agreed to conduct a full, expedited review and report back, the provincial Department of Health and Community Services said it will assess seriousness and CBC News has sought comment.
- Observers cautioned these errors risk undermining confidence in documents guiding staffing choices and called for lessons from past errors to ensure decisions rest on reliable information.
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Deloitte report for Newfoundland government found to have apparently false citations
ST. JOHN’S — The Newfoundland and Labrador government has asked Deloitte to check its work after the company submitted a report containing erroneous citations. A Health Department spokesperson says the consulting firm acknowledged the citations were wrong, but it stands by its 526-page staffing plan for the province’s health sector. Brian Scott says the department […]
·Toronto, Canada
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N.L. asks Deloitte to carry out review after 'incorrect' citations found in $1.6M provincial health plan
The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it's been in contact with the private company responsible for a new report meant to guide the province into the future, which was found to contain fake citations.
·Canada
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Total News Sources12
Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 43%
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