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Alberta minister Peter Guthrie resigns over Danielle Smith’s handling of AHS allegations

Alberta Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie resigned to protest Premier Danielle Smith's handling of allegations that government officials pressured the provincial health authority to sign deals favoring private businesses.
Former Alberta Health Services CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos alleges she was fired after examining contracts and procurement practices involving private surgical facilities and the firm that facilitated the troubled $70-million deal to import children's medication from Turkey.
Mentzelopoulos is suing Alberta Health Services and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange for $1.7-million for wrongful dismissal, and has not had her allegations tested in court.

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Calgary Herald

Bell: Pete Guthrie speaks his mind as he exits Premier Smith's inner circle

Pete Guthrie quits Premier Danielle Smith's cabinet claiming they aren't serious about looking into possible corruption in the government

6 days ago·Calgary, Canada

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castanet.net

'Integrity': Alberta cabinet minister quits over concerns with procurement contracts

One of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s cabinet ministers quit his post Tuesday, citing concerns over how procurement contracts are being signed across government.

6 days ago·Kelowna, Canada

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The Epoch Times

Alberta Cabinet Minister Resigns, Cites Government’s Handling of AHS Allegations

Alberta Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie has resigned citing concerns about the government’s handling of allegations related to procurement processes across several departments, including Alberta Health Services (AHS). Guthrie’s resignation comes in the wake of a lawsuit filed by former AHS president Athana Mentzelopoulos, who claims wrongful termination regarding her dismissal. Mentzelopoulos was fired on Jan. 8. She says she was dismissed…

6 days ago·New York, United States

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Global News

Alberta’s infrastructure minister resigns over procurement concerns

Alberta Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie has resigned his cabinet post amid the growing scandal over the Danielle Smith government's procurement practices.

6 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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CTV News

Alberta MLA Peter Guthrie quits cabinet, citing concerns over procurement

Peter Guthrie, Alberta’s Minister of Infrastructure, has resigned from cabinet because of a lack of support for his concerns with “inconsistencies” in Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services.

7 days ago·Canada

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