(Canadian Press)
No conflict in mask contract, says premier
Aug 12, 2020 | 12:41 PM
Premier Jason Kenney says there was no conflict of interest in the government’s decision to award contracts to Old Navy and IFR Workwear for reusable masks.
The companies have been contracted to provide 1.7-million masks for Alberta students and teachers when they return to school in a few weeks.
Students in Grades 4 to 12 and school staff will be required to wear face masks or face coverings in all shared and common areas of schools. It is also recommended for students in K-3.
Critics note that IFR Workwear is located in Education Minister Adriana LaGrange’s riding, and that the company has donated to Kenney and past Conservative parties.
