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THIRD SESSION - TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan ____________ DEBATES and PROCEEDINGS ____________ (HANSARD) Published under the authority of The Hon. Mark Docherty Speaker N.S. VOL. 60 NO. 13A THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2018, 10:00 MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF SASKATCHEWAN 3rd Session — 28th Legislature Speaker — Hon. Mark Docherty Premier — Hon. Scott Moe Leader of the Opposition — Ryan Meili Beaudry-Mellor, Hon. Tina — Regina University (SP) Makowsky, Hon. Gene — Regina Gardiner Park (SP) Beck, Carla — Regina Lakeview (NDP) Marit, Hon. David — Wood River (SP) Belanger, Buckley — Athabasca (NDP) McCall, Warren — Regina Elphinstone-Centre (NDP) Bonk, Steven — Moosomin (SP) McMorris, Don — Indian Head-Milestone (SP) Bradshaw, Fred — Carrot River Valley (SP) Meili, Ryan — Saskatoon Meewasin (NDP) Brkich, Hon. Greg — Arm River (SP) Merriman, Hon. Paul — Saskatoon Silverspring-Sutherland (SP) Buckingham, David — Saskatoon Westview (SP) Michelson, Warren — Moose Jaw North (SP) Carr, Hon. Lori — Estevan (SP) Moe, Hon. Scott — Rosthern-Shellbrook (SP) Chartier, Danielle — Saskatoon Riversdale (NDP) Morgan, Hon. Don — Saskatoon Southeast (SP) Cheveldayoff, Hon. Ken — Saskatoon Willowgrove (SP) Mowat, Vicki — Saskatoon Fairview (NDP) Cox, Herb — The Battlefords (SP) Nerlien, Hugh — Kelvington-Wadena (SP) D’Autremont, Dan — Cannington (SP) Olauson, Eric — Saskatoon University (SP) Dennis, Terry — Canora-Pelly (SP) Ottenbreit, Hon. Greg — Yorkton (SP) Docherty, Hon. Mark — Regina Coronation Park (SP) Pedersen, Yens — Regina Northeast (NDP) Doke, Larry — Cut Knife-Turtleford (SP) Rancourt, Nicole — Prince Albert Northcote (NDP) Duncan, Hon. Dustin — Weyburn-Big Muddy (SP) Reiter, Hon. Jim — Rosetown-Elrose (SP) Eyre, Hon. Bronwyn — Saskatoon Stonebridge-Dakota (SP) Ross, Laura — Regina Rochdale (SP) Fiaz, Muhammad — Regina Pasqua (SP) Sarauer, Nicole — Regina Douglas Park (NDP) Forbes, David — Saskatoon Centre (NDP) Sproule, Cathy — Saskatoon Nutana (NDP) Francis, Ken — Kindersley (SP) Steele, Doug — Cypress Hills (SP) Goudy, Todd — Melfort (SP) Steinley, Warren — Regina Walsh Acres (SP) Hargrave, Hon. Joe — Prince Albert Carlton (SP) Stewart, Lyle — Lumsden-Morse (SP) Harpauer, Hon. Donna — Humboldt-Watrous (SP) Tell, Hon. Christine — Regina Wascana Plains (SP) Harrison, Hon. Jeremy — Meadow Lake (SP) Tochor, Corey — Saskatoon Eastview (SP) Hart, Glen — Last Mountain-Touchwood (SP) Vermette, Doyle — Cumberland (NDP) Heppner, Nancy — Martensville-Warman (SP) Weekes, Randy — Biggar-Sask Valley (SP) Hindley, Everett — Swift Current (SP) Wilson, Hon. Nadine — Saskatchewan Rivers (SP) Kaeding, Hon. Warren — Melville-Saltcoats (SP) Wotherspoon, Trent — Regina Rosemont (NDP) Kirsch, Delbert — Batoche (SP) Wyant, Hon. Gordon — Saskatoon Northwest (SP) Lambert, Lisa — Saskatoon Churchill-Wildwood (SP) Young, Colleen — Lloydminster (SP) Lawrence, Greg — Moose Jaw Wakamow (SP) Party Standings: Saskatchewan Party (SP) — 48; New Democratic Party (NDP) — 13 Clerks-at-the-Table Clerk — Gregory A. Putz Law Clerk & Parliamentary Counsel — Kenneth S. Ring, Q.C. Hansard on the Internet Principal Clerk — Iris Lang Hansard and other documents of the Clerk Assistant — Kathy Burianyk Legislative Assembly are available within hours after each sitting. Sergeant-at-Arms — Terry Quinn http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/legislative-business/legislative-calendar LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF SASKATCHEWAN 4841 November 15, 2018 [The Assembly met at 10:00.] federation for being here. I’d also like to register the member for Carrot River in a learn-to-fish program, Mr. Speaker, and I’m [Prayers] wondering if the wildlife federation could help the member from Meadow Lake shoot straight, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS Speaker. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Justice. The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of the Environment. Hon. Mr. Morgan: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Minister of Education is not here today, so I would like to, on his behalf, Hon. Mr. Duncan: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, to recognize a number of guests that are here in both your gallery you and through you to all members of the Assembly, I’d like to and in the west gallery today, Mr. Speaker. These are members introduce some special guests seated in your gallery, in the of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association, and as we all Speaker’s gallery, this morning. With us today from the know the SSBA represents school board members from across Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is executive director Darrell the province. And, Mr. Speaker, the member that is now the Crabbe. Accompanying Darrell are Darren Newberry, James Minister of Education I think has done a superb job of trying to Villeneuve, Doug Gibson, Chelsea Walters, Laurel Waldner, improve the relationship from when I was the minister of Shannon Anderson, Lauren Beaton, Jason Thiessen, and Adam Education, and I think has done a remarkably good job of doing Holke. that. Mr. Speaker, Lauren, Jason, and Adam are joining us from the Mr. Speaker, I hear a lot of chirping from the members opposite. Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Conservation Corps program. And, Mr. Speaker, what I’d like to urge them to do is when I am This program presents an opportunity for youth ages 18 to 30 to done, is have them get up and support my introduction and my learn, grow, and experience Canada in a unique way through support for the good work that’s done by the Saskatchewan wilderness journey and field placement with national leaders in School Boards Association. conservation. And, Mr. Speaker, Shannon has recently completed the program and has recently begun working for the So, Mr. Speaker, if you would allow me to continue, from the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. SSBA and with us today is — and I hope I have all the names here — Shawn Davidson, the president; Aleana Young, Mr. Speaker, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is here today vice-president; Jerome Niezgoda, executive for the Catholic for Camo Day, to celebrate Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping constituency; Jaimie Smith-Windsor, executive for the CSF Heritage Day. I want to thank all members that are taking part [Conseil scolaire fransaskois] constituency; Joe Daigneault from with their camouflage, and we’re going to hear a little bit more the northern constituency; and Donna Banks, executive for the about this day in a member’s statement. And I’d ask all members urban public constituency. to join with me in welcoming members from the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation to their Legislative Assembly. The SSBA is a voice for our public education system. It helps provide leadership and clarity and enriches the learning The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Regina Rosemont. experience for our students. So we thank them very much for that. Mr. Wotherspoon: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It’s a tremendous honour to join with the minister and welcome the But I want to recognize some other board members who have guests with the wildlife federation, the Saskatchewan Wildlife joined us today from Prairie Valley School Division: Janet Federation, also the Canadian Wildlife Federation, to welcome Kotylak, a board Chair; Judy Bradley, board member; and from Darrell Crabbe, the leadership of the wildlife federation within Saskatchewan Rivers, Barry Hollick, who is a board Chair. Mr. our province to their Assembly, and importantly to thank them Speaker, these people do great work. They are the democratic for the important work that they take on across our province. voice of the citizens that they represent on the education system. But I can tell you this about them: they are most committed to I think they have over 30,000 members, Mr. Speaker. I’m proud each and every student that exists in our province, so for that I to be one of them — at times, if I’ve got my membership thank them very much and ask all members to join me in renewed. I should probably check that, Mr. Speaker. And you welcoming them to their Assembly today. know, they represent hunters and landowners all across Saskatchewan. And they play such an important role in instilling The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Regina Lakeview. values of ethical hunting and connection to land that’s so important within our province, as well as values and actions Ms. Beck: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to join the around conservation and protection of habitat. minister and rise today and welcome these important local representatives to their Legislative Assembly. As I’ve shared in this Assembly before, I’m born and raised an avid hunter at the side of my, you know, at my dad’s knee as a Of course, this is the fall assembly this weekend of the SSBA, a young child. I get to share that now with my son William, hunting very important event in our province, a very important and fishing all across this beautiful province, Mr. Speaker. I opportunity for locally elected school board trustees from around know that this is a very important industry and practice with a the province to gather and to bring their local knowledge and heritage connection to our province. So I thank the wildlife expertise towards improving policy and eventually the 4842 Saskatchewan Hansard November 15, 2018 well-being and outcome of students all around our province. And In fact, you know, I don’t know how many good things I could for this we are all very grateful. say about Patricia. She is a good friend, Mr. Speaker. She sent me an email last week, and I won’t go into too much detail of it. I will join with the minister in just again making some She was apologizing for not being here because they were up in introductions. My former MLA [Member of the Legislative North Battleford for 10 days for the events up in North Assembly], Ms. Judy Bradley, is up in the gallery with a number Battleford, a very powerful Christian event up there for 10 days. of her colleagues from Prairie Valley. Again as the minister had introduced, Bert de Gooijer is with them.