Former Alberta minister alleges Premier misled cabinet on healthcare scandal

April 17, 2025, 6:21 pm

A former Alberta minister, recently ejected from the United Conservative Party caucus, has publicly accused Premier Smith of deliberately misleading his cabinet regarding a controversial healthcare contract. The minister’s detailed allegations focus on significant government deception, particularly in the procurement process for health services. The unfolding controversy has intensified political debates over transparency and accountability in the province, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the handling of public contracts and the overall management of the scandal.


globalnews.ca / Ousted Alberta MLA details allegation Danielle Smith purposely misled cabinet

Former infrastructure minister Peter Guthrie is accusing Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange of deliberately misleading a January cabinet committee meeting.

thestar.com / Former Alberta minister details allegation Premier Smith purposely misled cabinet

EDMONTON - An outspoken member of Alberta's legislature, booted from the United Conservative Party caucus, is airing more detailed allegations of what he calls government deception over a health-care contract scandal.

winnipegfreepress.com / Former Alberta minister details allegation Premier Smith purposely misled cabinet


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