Aig, omeeotine Re Official Opposition ae Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly 265 Legisiave August 30, 2017 Bega’ Seka Phone: (908) 787-7388 icing Ronald L. Barclay, QC Conflict of Interest Commissioner Box 10, 630 1855 Victoria Avenue REGINA SK S4P 312 Dear Mr. Barclay: As you are aware, transactions at the Global Transportation Hub (GTH) have raised concern over the mismanagement of taxpayer’s money to purchase 204 acres of land and worrisome questions continue to be raised regarding the involvement of the Member from Kindersley, Bill Boyd, as the then Minister Responsible for the GIH. ‘There are reasonable grounds to believe that this member is in contravention of the Members’ Conflict of Interest Act. In February 2013, a company owned by Robert Tappauf purchased 204 acres of land and immediately sold it to a company owned by Anthony Marquart for a profit of approximately 6 million dollars. The land was subsequently bought by the GTH at what the Provincial auditor has described as a significantly higher price' and that investigation concluded that the land was not purchased in a fiscally responsible manner. Mr. Boyd has rented land from company in which Mr. Tappauf has interest and Mr. Tappauf's company donated to Mr. Boyd's political campaign in 2011. However, to the media and the public, Mr. Boyd maintains that he has never met Mr. Tappauf. It appears there are clear connections between Mr. Boyd, the then minister responsible to the GTH, and this businessman who profited from an inappropriate use of taxpayer money. respectfully request that that you investigate the circumstances surrounding these transactions and provide an inquiry on any conflicts of interest or other breaches of the Act by the Member for Kindersley or other government members. Although the member from Kindersley is resigning effectively September 1, 2017, I request that you include recommendations for possible penalties if the member is found in contravention of the act. Sincerely, Nicole Sarauer Leader of the Official Opposition ® 2