There will be a probe into how New Democrats in Saskatchewan leaked details of the provincial budget.
The government has passed a motion sending the matter to the Standing Committee on Privileges for a full investigation and that could result in sanctions.
The Opposition gets a copy of the budget in advance and has to sign an agreement not to release details before it is tabled in the legislature.
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But the NDP emailed a news release with details and reaction about an hour before Finance Minister Kevin Doherty delivered the budget Wednesday afternoon.
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NDP interim leader Trent Wotherspoon has apologized for the breach.
Government House Leader Ken Cheveldayoff won’t speculate on a potential punishment, but notes that a media outlet was banned from advanced briefings for six months when it leaked budget details a few years ago.
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