Canada Health Infoway Fired CEO Michael Green
The former executive sued the organization for over $3 million following his dismissal in April.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Healthcare
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Canada Health Infoway terminated CEO Michael Green on April 29, 2026, amid concerns regarding his performance and public testimony. Green subsequently filed a lawsuit on July 30, 2026, seeking more than $3 million in damages for wrongful dismissal.
Why it matters
The board of Infoway cited Green's failure to establish a sustainable funding model for the nearly $300 million PrescribeIT project as a primary cause for termination. His parliamentary committee appearance also reportedly damaged the organization's public reputation and stakeholder relationships.
Michael Green earned nearly $900,000 annually in total compensation before his termination. The Infoway-led PrescribeIT project, which cost nearly $300 million, saw fewer than 5 per cent of prescriptions flow through its service.
The players
Michael Green
He is the former CEO of Canada Health Infoway who served in the role starting in 2014.
Canada Health Infoway
It is an independent, federally funded organization tasked with accelerating the adoption of digital health solutions across Canada.
Marjorie Michel
She is the Health Minister who paused federal funding for Infoway in June 2026.
The details
Infoway cancelled the PrescribeIT project on May 29, 2026, following a period where the service struggled to gain traction across the healthcare system. The board of directors formalised the firing after downgrading Green's performance rating and attempting to offer a standard severance package.
Timeline
Michael Green began his tenure as Infoway CEO in 2014.
Michael Green was dismissed from his position on April 29, 2026.
Infoway officially cancelled the PrescribeIT project on May 29, 2026.
Health Minister Marjorie Michel paused all federal funding for Infoway in June 2026.
Michael Green filed his wrongful-dismissal lawsuit on July 30, 2026.
Market Landscape
The closure of the PrescribeIT project mirrors broader challenges in managing large-scale national digital health initiatives. This shift highlights a departure from centralized digital health models towards more localized or provincial execution strategies.
With no federal funding received in the current fiscal year and the cancellation of major projects, the organization's ability to support digital health tools remains uncertain for providers. Patients and clinics should expect significant shifts in the availability of digital prescription services moving forward.
The takeaway
Large-scale public health technology initiatives require transparent funding models and strong parliamentary accountability to succeed. Executives in federally funded entities must balance high-level stakeholder relations with measurable project adoption targets to remain in their roles.
Further reading
For more information on national health initiatives, visit Canada Healthcare.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Globe and Mail.
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