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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. 83A FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2005, 10 a.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 2301 April 1, 2005 [The Assembly met at 10:00.] Mr. Speaker, the petitioners today hail from the communities of Wymark, Rosenhof, Swift Current, and Schoenfeld. I so [Prayers] present. ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Kelvington-Wadena. PRESENTING PETITIONS Ms. Draude: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise again today on The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for behalf of people who are concerned about the plague that’s Moosomin. sweeping our province. That plague is crystal meth. Mr. Toth: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it’s my Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. pleasure this morning to present a petition regarding forced Assembly may be pleased to cause this government to take amalgamation of school divisions. And I read the prayer: the necessary action to implement a strategy that will deal with crystal methamphetamine, its education, prevention, Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. enforcement, and treatment. Assembly may be pleased to cause the provincial government to reverse the decision to force the The people that have signed this petition are all from the town amalgamation of school divisions in Saskatchewan and of Wadena. continue reorganization of school divisions on a strictly voluntary basis. The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Rosetown-Elrose. And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. Mr. Hermanson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I have a Mr. Speaker, the petition I have in my hand and present to the petition signed by people who are concerned that recent Assembly this morning is signed by individuals from the changes to the crop insurance program result in large premium communities of Montmartre, Glenavon, Kendal, Kelliher, increases for insured farmers, while overall coverage is reduced. Wishart, and Leslie. I so present. Mr. Speaker, the prayer of the petition reads: The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. Cannington. Assembly may be pleased to cause the provincial government to take all necessary actions to reverse the Mr. D’Autremont: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also have increase in crop insurance premiums and the reduction in petitions today. The prayer reads: coverage. Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. Assembly may be pleased to cause the provincial government to reverse the decision to force the Mr. Speaker, the signatures on this petition are from the amalgamation of school divisions in Saskatchewan and communities of Loreburn and Outlook. And I’m pleased to continue reorganization of school divisions on a strictly present them on their behalf. voluntary basis. The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Indian And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. Head-Milestone. These petitions, Mr. Speaker, come from the good people of Mr. McMorris: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I too Cabri and Abbey. I so present. have a petition to present on behalf of the citizens of the province regarding the Claybank Brick Plant. The prayer reads The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Swift as follows: Current. Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. Mr. Wall: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise again on behalf of Assembly may be pleased to cause the government to constituents concerned about the deficiency in residential reconsider a decision to reduce funding to the Claybank support for citizens of my hometown who have lifelong Brick Plant. disabilities. And the prayer of their petition reads as follows: As in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. Assembly may be pleased to cause the government to take Mr. Speaker, the signatures on these two pages of petitions are the necessary steps to provide the funding required for from Moose Jaw, Rocanville, Calgary, Regina, Lethbridge, and additional residential spaces for Swift Current residents Avonlea. I so present. with lifelong disabilities. The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. Estevan. 2302 Saskatchewan Hansard April 1, 2005 Ms. Eagles: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I’m Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. pleased today to stand again on behalf of constituents of mine Assembly may be pleased to cause the provincial who are opposed to the forced amalgamation of school government to reverse the decision to force the divisions. And the prayer reads as follows: amalgamation of school divisions in Saskatchewan and continue reorganization of school divisions on a strictly Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. voluntary basis. Assembly may be pleased to cause the provincial government to reverse the decision to force the As in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. amalgamation of school divisions in Saskatchewan and continue reorganization of school divisions on a strictly Signed by the good citizens from Hanley, Hawarden, and voluntary basis. Kenaston. I so present. And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Biggar. And, Mr. Speaker, this is signed by citizens of Midale. I so Mr. Weekes: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have another present. Thank you. petition to present to revisit the effects of the TransGas Asquith natural gas storage project. The prayer reads: The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Weyburn-Big Muddy. Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. Assembly may be pleased to cause the government to Ms. Bakken: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too am presenting a immediately address the concerns of all individuals petition on behalf of constituents who are very concerned about affected by this project, pay 100 per cent of the costs the forced amalgamation of school divisions. And the prayer involved to rectify disruptions to water supplies, produce reads: an environment assessment study encompassing a larger area outside the scope of the project, disclose the project’s Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. long-term effects on these areas, and consider alternative Assembly may be pleased to cause the provincial sources of water for the project. government to reverse the decision to force the amalgamation of school divisions in Saskatchewan and And as is duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. continue reorganization of the school divisions on a strictly voluntary basis. Signed by the good citizens of Delisle and district. I so present. And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Saskatoon Southeast. And the petition is signed by residents of Oungre, Tribune, Torquay, and Bromhead. I so present. Mr. Morgan: — Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of citizens in the western part of the province who have concerns with The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for regard to Highway No. 32. I’d like to read from the prayer, Mr. Saskatoon Silver Springs. Speaker. Mr. Cheveldayoff: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It gives me Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. great pleasure to rise today to present a petition on behalf of Assembly may be pleased to cause the government to take concerned parents in my constituency of Saskatoon Silver immediate action and make necessary repairs to Highway Springs regarding the much needed elementary school in the 32 in order to address safety and economic concerns.