Peter Guthrie

Peter Guthrie

politician Canada

Peter Guthrie is the Infrastructure Minister of Alberta, known for his role in provincial politics and governance. Recently, he has been in the news for calling for the reassignment of Health Minister Adriana LaGrange amid allegations of corruption related to health contracts. Guthrie's memo, which suggests that LaGrange and the top civil servant in health should be moved while an investigation is conducted, reflects his proactive stance in addressing the allegations surrounding the health sector in Alberta.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
33,323
Power
1,491$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 2 5.50 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 33,323 $1,700,000 1,491$
Totals 2 38,005,238 33,323 $1,700,000 1,491$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Peter Guthrie is a former cabinet minister who was expelled from the UCP caucus after voting with the NDP in support of a public inquiry into allegations of improper contracting in the health care system. 5

The Globe and Mail: Alberta UCP kicks out former cabinet minister Peter Guthrie from caucus

Canada Canada: Former infrastructure minister Peter Guthrie, who had stepped down from cabinet over the government’s handling of the scandal, said he remains under a UCP caucus gag order. 6

The Globe and Mail: Alberta’s Smith resists calls from NDP to pull lawyers from health probe process

Canada Canada: Peter Guthrie resigned as infrastructure minister in protest of Premier Danielle Smith’s handling of allegations regarding government contracts. 5

The Globe and Mail: Alberta MLA booted from caucus after saying he won’t support tabled budget

Canada Canada: Peter Guthrie resigned as Infrastructure minister after he called in vain for LaGrange to step aside, citing concerns about contracting across government departments. 5

The Globe and Mail: Alberta to announce third-party reviewer to probe health contracts next week

Canada Canada: Guthrie, who represents Airdrie-Cochrane, remains in Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative caucus but now sits as a backbencher with no cabinet responsibilities. 5

The Globe and Mail: Alberta government appoints Martin Long as new infrastructure minister

Canada Canada: Peter Guthrie resigned from his post as Alberta Infrastructure Minister to protest Premier Danielle Smith’s handling of allegations regarding the provincial health authority. 6

The Globe and Mail: Alberta minister Peter Guthrie resigns over Danielle Smith’s handling of AHS allegations