Gerald Peter McLellan (1932-2009) was an Ombudsman in the Province of Saskatchewan,[1] notable during his tenure for his report on the collapse of the Principal Group.
Following completion of primary and secondary school in Arcola, McLellan attended the University of Saskatchewan, where he obtained degrees in commerce and law.
McLellan was in private practice for many years in Estevan, Saskatchewan, subsequent to a period as in-house counsel for Co-operators Insurance in Regina.
[5] McLellan recommended a degree of government compensation to such investors, based on findings as to deficiencies in regulatory oversight.
His conclusion was that there was "a moral imperative on the Government of Saskatchewan to offer appropriate compensation to the investment contract holders in this Province.