The newly-appointed chief executive officer of the Alberta Energy Regulator was a central figure in a Saskatchewan government land-deal scandal that cost taxpayers millions of dollars, was the subject of a scathing audit, and prompted an RCMP investigation. The cloud of doubt that still hangs over Laurie Pushor's involvement in the Saskatchewan scandal should have disqualified him from the position, opposition critics in both provinces say. Pushor was a central figure in a years-long Saskatchewan controversy involving the province-owned Global Transportation Hub (GTH). The AER Board is responsible for hiring the AER's CEO subject to the approval of the Minister of Energy and Minister of Environment and Parks." In some instances, the AER board knew of the behaviour and allowed it to happen, while at other times it was completely unaware of activities.

Source: CBC News April 06, 2020 13:00 UTC