Alberta’s addictions minister is rejecting suggestions he knows a former government staffer now at the centre of a lawsuit alleging high-level political interference and favouritism in multimillion-dollar health contracts.

Province facing allegations that government officials interfered in AHS’s contracting and procurement process on behalf of private companies

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

Alberta Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie has resigned from his position, citing a lack of confidence in the government's procurement practices.

Alberta Infrastructure Minister Pete Guthrie has resigned from cabinet, citing concerns over the government procurement practices and calling out his former executive council colleagues in the process.

Alberta Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie says he is resigning from cabinet, citing concerns over procurement practices across government.