An employee who spoke out against conditions at a Saskatoon care home has been fired.
Peter Bowden, who was suspended with pay from Oliver Lodge shortly after speaking to reporters in March about the care home, told CTV he was fired from the home Thursday.
Bowden told reporters months ago that residents at the home were at risk of skin infections because they were left in soiled diapers and bedding for up to 10 hours. He said at times on his night shift he alone looked after 32 residents.
Health Minister Dustin Duncan said in April that Bowden’s suspension was unrelated to his public comments, and the Saskatoon Health Region said Saturday that his firing came after a labour relations investigation.
Bowden allegedly violated seven of the health region’s policies, according to a statement from health region CEO Dan Florizone. His firing was not connected to whistleblowing.
Bowden said Saturday that he is working with the union to figure out his options.
The Saskatchewan privacy commissioner is still investigating whether the provincial government violated Bowden’s privacy when it released parts of his personnel file to the media.
--- with files from The Canadian Press
