3 Sask. Party leadership candidates raise concerns debate questions may have been leaked to opponent

Threehopefuls for leadership of the Saskatchewan Party are alleging one of their fellow candidates might have beengiven questions before a Nov. 30 debate in Weyburn, Sask.

Patrick Bundrock, the Sask. Party's executive director and electoral officer for the leadership race, said on Thursday the party received a letter of complaint signed by GordWyant, Tina Beaudry-Mellor and Scott Moe.

"The letter itself raises concerns that one candidate may have been in possession of the debate questions prior to one of the debates," Bundrocksaid, adding the letterdoesn't name the candidate to whom the questions may have been leaked.

He said the allegation is concerning.

"We take this race and the rules around it, and the proceduresin place very, very serious."

The letter has been forwarded to the leadership organizing committee for review and potential investigation, he said.

Moe's campaign said it expects the party to investigate the matter.

"Very serious and concerning information has come forward with respect to the debate questions, and answers to those questions, being provided in advance to one candidate," reads a statement from Moe.

"I confirm I was signatory to a letter asking the party to investigate this extremely serious situation."

The Sask. Party will elect its new leader, who will replace outgoing Premier Brad Wall, on Jan. 27.