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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. 40A WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 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 5581 March 27, 2019 [The Assembly met at 13:30.] Mr. Meili: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d just like to join the Premier and the minister in welcoming Jodie to her legislature. [Prayers] The Hetherington family’s been friends with the Meilis for a long time, and her sister Kerri was in medical school at the same time ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS as I was and is now a practising physician in Moose Jaw. Great to see you here in your legislature, and I ask all the members to INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS join me in welcoming them. The Speaker: — I recognize the Premier. The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Government Relations. Hon. Mr. Moe: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it’s a great pleasure for me, through you and to all the members of this Hon. Mr. Kaeding: — Mr. Speaker, to you and through you, in Assembly, to introduce some very special guests with us in your the west gallery, I would like to welcome some good constituents gallery, Mr. Speaker. In your gallery we have Mrs. Jodie and friends to this side, George and Esther Haas of Langenburg. Hetherington from the community of Moose Jaw where her and They’ve been long-time directors of our constituency her husband, Mark, are successful farmers in that community and association, and George was actually honoured several years ago great advocates for the province of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan by the Carnegie Hero Fund, which recognizes those who risked agriculture, and the community of Moose Jaw, Mr. Speaker. their lives to an extraordinary degree while attempting to save lives. In fact, he was actually written up in the “Drama in Real They’re good friends with the member from Lumsden-Morse as Life” in the Reader’s Digest at one time. well as the Minister of Advanced Education. And today we have, accompanying Jodie, friends from the great state of Montana, the Anyway, just an interesting little factoid today. So I thought I city of Whitefish actually, a community many of us in this would like everyone to welcome George and Esther to their Assembly have either been to or are very familiar with. With us Legislative Assembly. today, with Jodie today, Mr. Speaker, are Melissa Meuter and her children, Zane and Devin. Welcome. The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Regina Douglas Park. Mr. Speaker, Jodie and her husband, Mark, as I said, they’re active in the community. They’re huge boosters of the Moose Ms. Sarauer: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To you and through Jaw Warriors. And the Warriors are at home tonight, I might add, you, we are joined today by several of my constituents. They’re where they have a little bit of work to do, Mr. Speaker. They’ve from College Park II. They’re seated in both the east gallery and found themselves, like we did as Raiders last year, Raiders fans here on the Chamber floor as well. last year, right? Where’s my P.A. [Prince Albert] guy there? Mr. Speaker, they’ve found themselves down three games to none in Mr. Speaker, I’d like to name out all of their names if possible. this series, and you can bet that you’ll find Jodie and many other The staff that are accompanying them — always wonderful to fans in the stands at the Mosaic Place in Moose Jaw, cheering for see them — it’s Alynn Skalicky and Sandra Kikulwe. And then a comeback and cheering on their team. the residents here today are Mary Irwin; Shelleen Ross, although I don’t think I see her; Harvey MacDonald; Sheila Jameson; Sally Mr. Speaker, we’re very grateful for the presence of Jodie here McCallion; Martha Marbach; Ivor Brown; Weldon Moffatt; John today as well as the Meuters visiting from Whitefish, Montana. McClement; Win Miller; and Miriam Richert. And I look forward to meeting with them later this afternoon. And I ask all members to welcome them to this Legislative They’re here today for a tour of the Legislative Assembly. Assembly. They’re here to visit us, but I particularly enjoy my opportunities visiting them at College Park II. It’s always a wonderful time. The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Advanced Most recently I was there for the Seniors Games opening and Education. closing ceremonies, which were a lot of fun and gave us the opportunity to do some dancing together. Hon. Ms. Beaudry-Mellor: — Well thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. The Premier stole most of my lines, unfortunately. I was I hope they have a wonderful day with the rest of their tour. And going to also talk about big boosters in the community, but it’s I’d ask all members to join me in welcoming them to their my great pleasure to also welcome my good friend, Jodie Legislative Assembly. Hetherington. Her and her husband, Mark, have been friends of ours for a long time. Their three kids, of course, we know quite The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Rural and Remote well: Lukas, Alyssa, and Jacob. And of course her father-in-law, Health. Doug Hetherington, was also a very prominent booster in Moose Jaw and someone who I got to know prior to getting to know Hon. Mr. Ottenbreit: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’ll join with them. She’s a bit of a political junkie, and I am really pleased to the member across and welcome the residents of College Park II see that you brought friends from Montana here today to observe Retirement Residence here today. our legislature. I want to welcome you all and enjoin all members in welcoming them to their Legislative Assembly. We had a little bit of time to visit ahead of session, and just an enjoyable bunch, Mr. Speaker. So I’d like to welcome the The Speaker: — I recognize the Leader of the Opposition. residents on the floor and those up in the east gallery to their 5582 Saskatchewan Hansard March 27, 2019 Legislative Assembly, Mr. Speaker. through you to the Assembly, I would like to introduce, in the west gallery, 26 grade 8 students from the Redvers School. Give The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Regina Rosemont. a wave. Mr. Speaker, they are accompanied by their teacher Kayla Henderson, as well as chaperones Kevin Raymond, Krista Mr. Wotherspoon: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To you and Naviaux, Greg Martin, Jessica Wolensky, and Aaron Mohrbutter. through you, seated in your gallery, it’s my honour to welcome Barb Dedi and volunteers and board for Spring Free from Mr. Speaker, this morning they had the opportunity to participate Racism. They recently held on Sunday their annual family day in a mock parliament with you presiding and myself there as well, event that brings together community, Mr.