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FIRST SESSION - TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan ____________ DEBATES and PROCEEDINGS ____________ (HANSARD) Published under the authority of The Honourable P. Myron Kowalsky Speaker N.S. VOL. XLVII NO. 82A THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2005, 1:30 p.m. MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF SASKATCHEWAN Speaker — Hon. P. Myron Kowalsky Premier — Hon. Lorne Calvert Leader of the Opposition — Brad Wall Name of Member Political Affiliation Constituency Addley, Graham NDP Saskatoon Sutherland Allchurch, Denis SP Rosthern-Shellbrook Atkinson, Hon. Pat NDP Saskatoon Nutana Bakken, Brenda SP Weyburn-Big Muddy Beatty, Hon. Joan NDP Cumberland Belanger, Hon. Buckley NDP Athabasca Bjornerud, Bob SP Melville-Saltcoats Borgerson, Lon NDP Saskatchewan Rivers Brkich, Greg SP Arm River-Watrous Calvert, Hon. Lorne NDP Saskatoon Riversdale Cheveldayoff, Ken SP Saskatoon Silver Springs Chisholm, Michael SP Cut Knife-Turtleford Cline, Hon. Eric NDP Saskatoon Massey Place Crofford, Hon. Joanne NDP Regina Rosemont D’Autremont, Dan SP Cannington Dearborn, Jason SP Kindersley Draude, June SP Kelvington-Wadena Eagles, Doreen SP Estevan Elhard, Wayne SP Cypress Hills Forbes, Hon. David NDP Saskatoon Centre Gantefoer, Rod SP Melfort Hagel, Glenn NDP Moose Jaw North Hamilton, Doreen NDP Regina Wascana Plains Harpauer, Donna SP Humboldt Harper, Ron NDP Regina Northeast Hart, Glen SP Last Mountain-Touchwood Heppner, Ben SP Martensville Hermanson, Elwin SP Rosetown-Elrose Higgins, Hon. Deb NDP Moose Jaw Wakamow Huyghebaert, Yogi SP Wood River Iwanchuk, Andy NDP Saskatoon Fairview Junor, Judy NDP Saskatoon Eastview Kerpan, Allan SP Carrot River Valley Kirsch, Delbert SP Batoche Kowalsky, Hon. P. Myron NDP Prince Albert Carlton Krawetz, Ken SP Canora-Pelly Lautermilch, Eldon NDP Prince Albert Northcote McCall, Warren NDP Regina Elphinstone-Centre McMorris, Don SP Indian Head-Milestone Merriman, Ted SP Saskatoon Northwest Morgan, Don SP Saskatoon Southeast Morin, Sandra NDP Regina Walsh Acres Nilson, Hon. John NDP Regina Lakeview Prebble, Hon. Peter NDP Saskatoon Greystone Quennell, Hon. Frank NDP Saskatoon Meewasin Serby, Hon. Clay NDP Yorkton Sonntag, Hon. Maynard NDP Meadow Lake Stewart, Lyle SP Thunder Creek Taylor, Hon. Len NDP The Battlefords Thomson, Hon. Andrew NDP Regina South Toth, Don SP Moosomin Trew, Kim NDP Regina Coronation Park Van Mulligen, Hon. Harry NDP Regina Douglas Park Wakefield, Milton SP Lloydminster Wall, Brad SP Swift Current Wartman, Hon. Mark NDP Regina Qu’Appelle Valley Weekes, Randy SP Biggar Yates, Kevin NDP Regina Dewdney LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF SASKATCHEWAN 2265 March 31, 2005 [The Assembly met at 13:30.] present. [Prayers] The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Cannington. ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS Mr. D’Autremont: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also have petitions to present today. The prayer reads: PRESENTING PETITIONS Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Assembly may be pleased to cause the provincial Moosomin. government to reverse the decision to force the amalgamation of school divisions in Saskatchewan and Mr. Toth: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it’s my continue reorganization of school divisions on a strictly pleasure today to present a petition on behalf of a number of voluntary basis. residents from the Broadview and surrounding areas regarding a renal dialysis unit for their facility to facilitate and assist many And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. people who need dialysis in the area and help alleviate some of the costs that they face. And I read the prayer: And these petitions, Mr. Speaker, come from the good citizens of Swift Current, Gull Lake, and Webb. I so present. Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray the your Hon. Assembly may be pleased to cause the government to take The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Swift the necessary step, action to implement a strategy that will Current. see a dialysis placed in Broadview Union Hospital. Mr. Wall: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I again rise on behalf of And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. residents of Swift Current concerned about the deficiency in residential support offered to people with lifelong disabilities. Mr. Speaker, this petition is signed by people from the The prayer of their petition reads as follows: communities of Broadview, Whitewood, Mr. Speaker, from the communities of Wolseley, McLean, Montmartre, Indian Head, Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. Carry the Kettle First Nation, Cowessess First Nation, and Assembly may be pleased to cause the government to take Wawota. I so present. the necessary steps to provide the funding required for additional residential spaces for Swift Current residents The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for with lifelong disabilities. Saskatoon Sutherland. Mr. Speaker, the petitioners today are from Swift Current, Mr. Addley: — Mr. Speaker, I hereby present a petition for a McMahon, Rosenhof, and Pambrun. I so present. private Bill on behalf of petitioners from the Concentra Financial Services Association in the province of The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Saskatchewan. Kelvington-Wadena. I also hereby present a petition for a private Bill on behalf of Ms. Draude: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise again today on petitioners from the Saskatoon Foundation in the province of behalf of people who are concerned about the growing scourge Saskatchewan. of crystal meth in our province. The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Cypress Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. Hills. Assembly may be pleased to cause this government to take the necessary action to implement a strategy that will deal Mr. Elhard: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to present with crystal methamphetamine, the education, prevention, a petition on behalf of constituents from Cypress Hills enforcement, and treatment. concerned about the impact of forced amalgamation of school districts. The prayer reads as follows: The people that have signed this petition are from Rama, Invermay, and Margo. I so present. Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. Assembly may be pleased to cause the provincial The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for government to reverse the decision to force the Rosetown-Elrose. amalgamation of school divisions in Saskatchewan and continue reorganization of school divisions on a strictly Mr. Hermanson: — Well thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a voluntary basis. petition concerning the provincial government’s response to the Boughen Commission and the fact they are just picking pieces As in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. of the recommendations to the detriment of the entire report. Mr. Speaker, the prayer of the petition reads: Once again, Mr. Speaker, these two pages of petitions are signed by constituents from the community of Gull Lake. I so Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. 2266 Saskatchewan Hansard March 31, 2005 Assembly may be pleased to cause the provincial And, Mr. Speaker, this is signed by citizens of Estevan, Midale, government to reverse the decision to force the Tribune, and Oungre. I so present. Thank you. amalgamation of school divisions in Saskatchewan and continue reorganization of school divisions on a strictly The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for voluntary basis. Weyburn-Big Muddy. And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. Ms. Bakken: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to present a petition on behalf of constituents of Weyburn-Big Mr. Speaker, the signatures on this petition are from the Muddy who are very concerned about the flawed CAIS communities of Rosetown, Herschel, and Sovereign. And I’m [Canadian agricultural income stabilization program] program. pleased to present this petition on their behalf. And the prayer reads: The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. Melville-Saltcoats. Assembly may be pleased to cause the government to take the necessary action to ensure that the CAIS program Mr. Bjornerud: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also have a receives adequate provincial funding, the funding formula petition to do with forced amalgamation. The prayer reads: is changed to ensure equal access to compensation, and to contribute funds to the latest BSE assistance package Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. released by the federal government. Assembly may be pleased to cause the provincial government to reverse the decision to force the And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. amalgamation of school divisions in Saskatchewan and continue reorganization of school divisions on a strictly And the petition is signed by residents of Weyburn, Riceton, voluntary basis. Assiniboia, Bengough, Viceroy, and Moose Jaw. I so present. The signators, Mr. Speaker, are from the communities of The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Arm Yorkton, Melville, Fenwood, Goodeve, and Saltcoats. River-Watrous. The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Mr. Brkich: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a petition here Thunder Creek. signed by citizens to halt crop insurance premiums and coverage reductions. Mr. Stewart: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise as well to present a petition signed by citizens concerned with forced Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. amalgamation of school divisions. And the prayer reads: Assembly