Minister of Finance
Government House Leader

Rod Gantefoer grew up in Watson and farmed in the Kelvington area. In 1980, he and his wife Carole moved to Melfort where they owned and operated small businesses for several years. They also experienced the joy of raising three daughters in Melfort and are now blessed with three sons-in-law, and seven grandchildren. Mr. Gantefoer has been active in his community including involvement with a school board, housing board and Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Gantefoer's broad experience in the Legislature includes holding key opposition critic positions such as Education, Health, Finance, Economic Development, Environment and Resource Management, Labour, and Crown Investments Corporation. He has also served on many committees and as House Leader for the Official Opposition.

Mr. Gantefoer was first elected to the Legislature as a Liberal MLA in 1995. He is one of the founding members of the Saskatchewan Party. He was re-elected as a Saskatchewan Party MLA in 1999, 2003 and 2007.

Mr. Gantefoer is currently a member of the  legislature's House Committee on House Services.