Alberta Minister of Forestry and Agriculture, Alberta Devin Drieshen, resigned after being accused of drinking alcohol in his workplace, writes The Globe and Mail.

His drunkenness first became known at the end of October after a complaint by his former subordinate to the court about the "

“I handed over my resignation letter to [Alberta] Prime Minister Jason Kenny, and it was accepted. I acknowledge that my personal behavior towards alcohol has become a problem for the government as a whole, "

He expressed regret over the incident, but decided that it would be better for him and the province if he resigns and focuses on personal health and well-being..

Anonymous sources from Canadian public broadcaster CBC News claim he drank alcohol in his office at least ten times.