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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, which has since been deleted, appeared to show Weedmark traveling via chartered aircraft to attend government announcements in Lloydminster, Saskatoon, and Regina.

Weedmark has denied using public funds, asserting that the flights were paid for out of his own pocket because driving would have been impractical. He characterized the opposition’s accusations as a “blatant lie” and a smear attempt.

The NDP, led by health critic Meara Conway, has criticized the politician as being “out of touch” and is demanding that Weedmark provide receipts to verify his claims. The opposition is also investigating a separate flight from June 2025 involving a jet with a registration number linked to the social media footage.

Entities

Kevin Weedmark · Saskatchewan Party · Saskatchewan · NDP · Scott Moe

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [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.

  2. 17 days ago

    [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