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 because she launched an internal investigation into AHS contracts and procurement practices. She also says she was pressured to sign new deals for private surgical centres. None of the allegations have been tested in court.
Health Minister Adriana LaGrange has said that she would submit a statement of defence in response to Mentzelopoulos’ accusations….