Kevin Weedmark, Saskatchewan Party MLA for Moosomin-Montmartre, took flights to attend government events on Aug. 27. Opposition members are calling on Weedmark to release receipts showing he personally paid for the flights. NDP members say posts on social media document the travel, and question whether the costs were paid out of pocket.
Ian Stedman, associate professor in 91ÑÇɫ’s School of Public Policy & Administration, says neither Weedmark nor the other MLAs are generally required to disclose whether they paid out of pocket for such expenses unless there is evidence to suggest taxpayer dollars were used. While this matter does not appear to constitute a conflict of interest, Stedman notes that elected officials are expected to spend taxpayer dollars as carefully as possible to maintain public trust.
Stedman holds a PhD in law from Osgoode Hall Law School. His research interests include law and justice, science and technology, public sector ethics and accountability, as well as AI.    
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