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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. 39A TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019, 13:30 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 5523 March 26, 2019 [The Assembly met at 13:30.] from the RM of Gull Lake; and Delwyn Jansen from the RM of LeRoy. And 40 years’ service, Mr. Speaker, Lloyd and Ruth [Prayers] Wagner from the RM of Kelvington. ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS I want to thank all of them, Mr. Speaker, and we appreciate what they do. Your dedication and volunteerism is an example of what INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS makes Saskatchewan a great place to live. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Agriculture. The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Regina Northeast. Hon. Mr. Marit: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I request leave for an extended introduction. Mr. Pedersen: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to join with the minister in welcoming all these crop reporters to their The Speaker: — The minister has asked for leave for an legislature. It’s incredible that they do so on a volunteer basis. extended introduction. Is leave granted? It’s a very valuable service to our province that you do. And you know, in some cases that has been for decades of service, and that Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. is very commendable. For nothing more than the thanks of a tour in the legislature and a Bluetooth speaker, I understand. The Speaker: — I recognize the minister. So, Mr. Speaker, I was pleased to be able to walk around the Hon. Mr. Marit: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To you and building with them as they got a tour of this building. And I through you, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce a would like everybody to join with me in welcoming them to their group of very dedicated volunteers, the Ministry of Agriculture’s legislature. crop reporters. They are seated in your gallery, Mr. Speaker, above me. Saskatchewan crop reporters include a mix of The Speaker: — I recognize the member for the Battlefords. producers, agrologists, and other individuals interested in agriculture. I had the pleasure of meeting them at lunchtime, Mr. Mr. Cox: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it gives me Speaker, and for me it was kind of like going back to the SARM great pleasure to introduce to you and through you to all members [Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities] convention. of this Assembly, the mayor of the great city of North Battleford, A lot of them are our council members and things like that, so we His Worship Ryan Bater, seated up in your gallery, Mr. Speaker. had a great visit. Give us a wave, Ryan. So these are the eyes and ears of what is happening in the farming Ryan was first elected to council in 2012 for the city of North community, Mr. Speaker. From spring to fall this network of Battleford, and in 2016 he became our mayor. He was in the volunteers provides invaluable information on rainfall and legislature this morning, Mr. Speaker, as MC [master of moisture conditions; seeding, haying, and harvest progress; crop ceremonies] of a very important funding announcement for and hay yields; as well as livestock feed supplies and pasture several communities and municipalities around this province. conditions. Many people and institutions rely on this Ryan is also the executive director of Destination Battlefords, information, Mr. Speaker. which does great work in promoting our area of the province. Mr. Speaker, I’d ask all members to help me welcome Ryan to his Having accurate and timely crop reports available each week, Assembly. from spring until harvest wraps up, allows international traders to better predict market trends. It allows local producers to plan The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Regina Rosemont. during the growing season to make strategic business decisions, business decisions that are crucial to strengthening our economy. Mr. Wotherspoon: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to join There are currently over 200 volunteers spread across the with the member opposite in welcoming Ryan Bater to his province, with many having contributed information for several Assembly. Certainly Ryan is a great leader within our province decades. Each year we celebrate those volunteers who have and within his community. I’ve known Ryan for many years, offered their time for 25, 30, 35, and 40 years, Mr. Speaker. I both through his involvement in provincial politics but also as a want to recognize and thank each of the volunteer crop reporters friend. And he’s somebody who certainly has always been very here today. As I announce their names, I ask that they give a active to build the economy of our province and specifically the wave. community that he represents. So it’s an honour, on behalf of the official opposition, to welcome Ryan to his Assembly. For 25 years’ service, Richard and Celine Wawro, RM [rural municipality] of Wellington; Glenn and Lynda Yale, RM of The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Regina Lakeview. Wallace; Allan Polegi from the RM of Garry. And for 30 years’ service, Terry Macfarlane, RM of Mount Pleasant; Bruce and Ms. Beck: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is my pleasure this Eleanor Durie from the RM of Pense; George and Delores Riche afternoon to rise and introduce a number of guests seated in the from the RM of Dufferin; and Terry and Helen Helgason from west gallery, Mr. Speaker. We have with us a number of the RM of Emerald; and Neil and Joanne Manson from the RM supporters and staff and board members from Cornwall of Milden. For 35 years’ service, Mr. Speaker, Brett and Rana Alternative School here in Regina, Mr. Speaker. Of course this is Meinert from the RM of Bone Creek; John and Norma Slabik a school that has been servicing some of the most vulnerable kids 5524 Saskatchewan Hansard March 26, 2019 in our city for over 47 years. And they of course are here today He was a coach of mine for many, many years. He played, of because they are concerned with the budget decision to cut course, with the Riders. funding to their school. He is currently employed elsewhere. I might not want to mention With us today, Mr. Speaker, we have Eunice Cameron, former that at this point right now but, Mr. Speaker, he still makes his principal and current board member; Jamie Struthers, Vice-Chair off-season home right here in Saskatchewan. He’s given back to of the board; Ken McCaw, former board member and this community for decades, Mr. Speaker, and he’s a great administrator; Richie Hall, board member and former counsellor; individual and I’m so happy to see him here today. Welcome, Keith Jorgensen, who has worked with learners, adult learners in Richie. Saskatoon, has made the trip down to offer his support today; Michelle Amyotte-Kupusa, board member of 19 years; Debbie Hon.