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Saskatchewan MLA private jet controversy

Overview

Saskatchewan Party MLA Kevin Weedmark is facing scrutiny from the NDP regarding his use of a private jet for provincial travel. The controversy began after social media footage appeared to show Weedmark traveling via chartered aircraft to attend government announcements in Lloydminster, Saskatoon, and Regina.

Weedmark has since disclosed that he paid nearly $30,000 of his own money for two private jet trips. According to a letter from conflict of interest commissioner Maurice Herauf, the expenses do not violate the Conflict of Interest Act because Weedmark used personal funds, meaning there was ‘absolutely no financial benefit’ attributed to his decision to fly.

The disclosed expenses include an $8,271 trip in August 2025 to fly Dairy Queen owners and family members to a hospital tour, and a $20,106 trip for two government functions, including the opening of an addictions treatment facility and a seniors complex anniversary. Weedmark, who serves as the health minister’s legislative secretary, maintained that flying was necessary because driving would have been impractical within the required timeframe.

The NDP continues to demand that Weedmark provide receipts to ensure no improper benefits were gained through his legislative role.

Entities

Kevin Weedmark · Saskatchewan Party · Saskatchewan · New Democratic Party · NDP

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Saskatchewan politician spent $30,000 on private jets

    Saskatchewan Party politician Kevin Weedmark spent nearly $30,000 of personal funds on private jet travel, including one trip for government business, prompting calls for transparency from the NDP.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Saskatchewan MLA Kevin Weedmark denies using public funds for private flights

    Saskatchewan MLA Kevin Weedmark denies using taxpayer money for private flights, claiming he paid out of pocket for travel to government events amid NDP scrutiny.

  3. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Saskatchewan politician faces scrutiny over private jet use

    Saskatchewan's NDP is demanding receipts from Saskatchewan Party MLA Kevin Weedmark to prove he used personal funds to charter a private jet for provincial travel.

Sources

brandonsun.com · dailyguardian.ca · globalnews.ca · looniepolitics.com · narcity.com

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