Overview

• Peter Guthrie, former UCP cabinet minister turned independent MLA, criticized the government’s health contract probe as lacking transparency and accountability.
• Guthrie accused Premier Danielle Smith’s administration of attempting to conceal wrongdoing through a narrowly scoped investigation led by ex-judge Raymond Wyant.
• The former Alberta Health Services CEO, Athana Mentzelopoulos, claims she was fired for investigating questionable contracts and is suing for $1.7 million in damages.
• Multiple investigations, including those by the Auditor General, RCMP, and Wyant, are ongoing, but critics argue they lack the power to compel testimony or ensure full disclosure.
• Guthrie also criticized the Smith government’s fiscal policies, citing a 24% operational budget increase and a projected $5.4 billion deficit.