US EditionMLA Peter Guthrie kicked out of UCP caucus
- The United Conservative Party expelled MLA Peter Guthrie after his resignation from cabinet and his support for a public inquiry into procurement practices, as stated in a news release from the caucus.
- Guthrie will now serve as an independent MLA for Airdrie-Cochrane after being barred from caucus meetings during a probation period.
- Guthrie openly disagreed with the government's decision to await conclusions from ongoing investigations before taking further action on procurement issues, according to the party's statement.
- He expressed concern that individuals should feel free to share their thoughts with the auditor general without fear of retribution, as reported by Guthrie.
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United Conservative Party caucus expels Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie
The United Conservative Party caucus expelled Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie on Wednesday, following his resignation from cabinet and his outspoken support for a full judicial public inquiry into the provincial government's procurement practices.
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Alberta UCP boot former cabinet minister from caucus over scandal criticism
EDMONTON - Alberta's United Conservative Party says it has expelled former infrastructure minister Peter Guthrie from caucus over his repeated criticism of the government's handling of the health-care contract scandal.
Alberta UCP MLA Votes for Opposition Motion Calling for Public Inquiry Into AHS Allegations
Alberta United Conservative Party (UCP) MLA Peter Guthrie has voted in favour of an NDP motion for a public investigation into procurement practices of Alberta Health Services (AHS), following allegations of government interference in contracting by AHS. The move comes after allegations in a lawsuit started by former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos, who says she was fired after launching an investigation into AHS procurement practices. She was rem…
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