Saskatchewan Party government has blocked an emergency motion brought forward by the Saskatchewan NDP, effectively shielding a former Sask Party MLA from accountability for his role in a $731,000 motel contract scandal.Conflict of Interest Commissioner determined that former MLA Gary Grewal violated ethical rules by securing $731,000 in government contracts over four years — a dramatic increase from the $1,309 he received before taking office.“This guy ripped off taxpayers and he hasn’t even gotten a slap on the wrist,” said Shadow Minister for Ethics and Democracy Meara Conway.“The Sask Party is sending a dangerous message: if you’re a Sask Party MLA, you can use your position to line your own pockets, as long as you don’t run for re-election after you’re caught and ride off into the sunset.”.‘Music for Palestine’ fundraiser supporting Hamas-linked charities.The Commissioner’s October 21 ruling called for the Legislative Assembly to determine a suitable penalty for Grewal. The NDP motion sought to bring Grewal before the Committee of the Whole Assembly for questioning, but Sask Party members voted against it.Conway criticized the government’s decision, saying it reflects a broader culture of entitlement..First supervised drug consumption site planned for Winnipeg's downtown.“After 17 years in power, there are new faces but it’s the same old Sask Party,” said Conway.“The old boys club at the Legislature isn’t working for the people of Saskatchewan.”The motel scandal has raised questions about government transparency and accountability.
Saskatchewan Party government has blocked an emergency motion brought forward by the Saskatchewan NDP, effectively shielding a former Sask Party MLA from accountability for his role in a $731,000 motel contract scandal.Conflict of Interest Commissioner determined that former MLA Gary Grewal violated ethical rules by securing $731,000 in government contracts over four years — a dramatic increase from the $1,309 he received before taking office.“This guy ripped off taxpayers and he hasn’t even gotten a slap on the wrist,” said Shadow Minister for Ethics and Democracy Meara Conway.“The Sask Party is sending a dangerous message: if you’re a Sask Party MLA, you can use your position to line your own pockets, as long as you don’t run for re-election after you’re caught and ride off into the sunset.”.‘Music for Palestine’ fundraiser supporting Hamas-linked charities.The Commissioner’s October 21 ruling called for the Legislative Assembly to determine a suitable penalty for Grewal. The NDP motion sought to bring Grewal before the Committee of the Whole Assembly for questioning, but Sask Party members voted against it.Conway criticized the government’s decision, saying it reflects a broader culture of entitlement..First supervised drug consumption site planned for Winnipeg's downtown.“After 17 years in power, there are new faces but it’s the same old Sask Party,” said Conway.“The old boys club at the Legislature isn’t working for the people of Saskatchewan.”The motel scandal has raised questions about government transparency and accountability.
