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FIRST SESSION - TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan ____________ DEBATES and PROCEEDINGS ____________ (HANSARD) Published under the authority of The Hon. Corey Tochor Speaker N.S. VOL. 58 NO. 87A THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017, 10:00 MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF SASKATCHEWAN 1st Session — 28th Legislature Speaker — Hon. Corey Tochor Premier — Hon. Brad Wall Leader of the Opposition — Trent Wotherspoon Beaudry-Mellor, Hon. Tina — Regina University (SP) Makowsky, 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) Boyd, Bill — Kindersley (SP) Meili, Ryan — Saskatoon Meewasin (NDP) Bradshaw, Fred — Carrot River Valley (SP) Merriman, Hon. Paul — Saskatoon Silverspring-Sutherland (SP) Brkich, Greg — Arm River (SP) Michelson, Warren — Moose Jaw North (SP) Buckingham, David — Saskatoon Westview (SP) Moe, Hon. Scott — Rosthern-Shellbrook (SP) Campeau, Jennifer — Saskatoon Fairview (SP) Morgan, Hon. Don — Saskatoon Southeast (SP) Carr, Lori — Estevan (SP) Nerlien, Hugh — Kelvington-Wadena (SP) Chartier, Danielle — Saskatoon Riversdale (NDP) Olauson, Eric — Saskatoon University (SP) Cheveldayoff, Hon. Ken — Saskatoon Willowgrove (SP) Ottenbreit, Hon. Greg — Yorkton (SP) Cox, Herb — The Battlefords (SP) Phillips, Kevin — Melfort (SP) D’Autremont, Dan — Cannington (SP) Rancourt, Nicole — Prince Albert Northcote (NDP) Dennis, Terry — Canora-Pelly (SP) Reiter, Hon. Jim — Rosetown-Elrose (SP) Docherty, Mark — Regina Coronation Park (SP) Ross, Laura — Regina Rochdale (SP) Doherty, Hon. Kevin — Regina Northeast (SP) Sarauer, Nicole — Regina Douglas Park (NDP) Doke, Larry — Cut Knife-Turtleford (SP) Sproule, Cathy — Saskatoon Nutana (NDP) Duncan, Hon. Dustin — Weyburn-Big Muddy (SP) Steele, Doug — Cypress Hills (SP) Eyre, Hon. Bronwyn — Saskatoon Stonebridge-Dakota (SP) Steinley, Warren — Regina Walsh Acres (SP) Fiaz, Muhammad — Regina Pasqua (SP) Stewart, Hon. Lyle — Lumsden-Morse (SP) Forbes, David — Saskatoon Centre (NDP) Tell, Hon. Christine — Regina Wascana Plains (SP) Hargrave, Hon. Joe — Prince Albert Carlton (SP) Tochor, Hon. Corey — Saskatoon Eastview (SP) Harpauer, Hon. Donna — Humboldt-Watrous (SP) Vermette, Doyle — Cumberland (NDP) Harrison, Hon. Jeremy — Meadow Lake (SP) Wall, Hon. Brad — Swift Current (SP) Hart, Glen — Last Mountain-Touchwood (SP) Weekes, Randy — Biggar-Sask Valley (SP) Heppner, Nancy — Martensville-Warman (SP) Wilson, Hon. Nadine — Saskatchewan Rivers (SP) Kaeding, 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) — 50; New Democratic Party (NDP) — 11 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 2491 May 11, 2017 [The Assembly met at 10:00.] with the Minister of Advanced Education and all of our colleagues in welcoming the folks from Sask Polytechnic, Dr. Clerk: — Members, I wish to advise you that Mr. Speaker is Rosia, Deans Dyck and Smith, and all of the folks who are able not present to open today’s sitting. to join us today. [Prayers] Congratulations on the 50th anniversary. I just want to express our support as a caucus for all of the work that you do with all ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS of the programming. But in particular as a family physician, I’ve had a chance to work with many of the graduates, the INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS excellent quality work that the nurses do in this province, and know that a great deal of that success in their efforts comes The Deputy Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Advanced from the efforts of Sask Polytechnic and the other institutions Education. that train those great-quality workers. Hon. Ms. Eyre: — Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I would So thank you again and welcome to your legislature. like to ask leave for an extended introduction. The Deputy Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Rural and The Deputy Speaker: — The minister has asked for leave for Remote Health. an extended introduction. Is leave granted? Hon. Mr. Ottenbreit: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On behalf Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. of the Minister of Health and myself and the Government of Saskatchewan, I want to join in with the Minister of Advanced The Deputy Speaker: — The minister may proceed. Education and the member opposite, welcoming these guests to your gallery, representatives of nursing education in the Hon. Ms. Eyre: — Mr. Deputy Speaker, in your gallery I province. Having a daughter that graduated a couple of years would like to introduce some special guests. Joining us today ago from the nursing program, it’s just a real pleasure to have are administration and faculty and staff from Sask Poly, which them here. So I ask all members to help me welcome them to is celebrating a very special anniversary this weekend: 50 years their Assembly. of quality nursing education in the province. The Deputy Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Justice If you could give a wave — not all together — our friend, Dr. and the Attorney General. Larry Rosia, president and CEO [chief executive officer]; Dean Netha Dyck; Associate Dean Cindy Smith; Academic Chair Hon. Mr. Wyant: — Thank you. Thank you very much, Mr. Billy-Jo Howe; Academic Chair Christa MacLean; Academic Speaker. To you and through you, I’d like to introduce a Chair Chris Barlow; and interim Academic Chair Laureen number of guests in your gallery. Larson; also the program head, Kat Moyer; and Terri Genaille. Visiting us from Australia, Mr. Speaker, is my cousin Jack Lee There are a number of events being held over the weekend, Mr. Adams. Jack will give us a wave; there he is. So Jack’s retired Deputy Speaker, and I’m honoured to be attending the Saturday from the government of Queensland, Mr. Speaker. He did evening program in Saskatoon. Over 200 alumni, faculty, student recruitment there. He’s also a Vietnam veteran, Mr. students, and guests are expected to attend this very special Speaker, serving in the 7th Battalion of the Royal Australian celebration. With 16 innovative programs across the province, Regiment, Mr. Speaker. And in our family military service is the Sask Poly school of nursing boasts 230 internationally held in pretty high esteem, so I wanted to make sure that I recognized faculty and staff who help prepare students for acknowledged him, and for being here and for visiting our careers as registered nurses, nurse practitioners, registered country for a couple of days, Mr. Speaker. My wife and I hope psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses, diabetes educators, to get down to Australia in September and visit that side of our and much more. family, Mr. Speaker. So I’m very happy to welcome him here today. Mr. Deputy Speaker, this government has been pleased to support Sask Poly and we consider them an important partner in With him today, Mr. Speaker, is my brother Peter and his wife post-education in this province. I would like to congratulate all Carole. Now I’m very thankful that my brother Peter and Carole former and current students, faculty, and staff on reaching such live in Regina, Mr. Speaker, because I get a home-cooked meal a significant milestone and for providing 50 years of quality every once in a while, as opposed to sitting with the Minister of nursing education. Health having dinner with him every night. I invite all members to join with me in welcoming our guests to Mr. Speaker, some members of the House, Mr. Speaker, will their Legislative Assembly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. remember my brother Peter. He has a long and distinguished career at CIC [Crown Investments Corporation of The Deputy Speaker: — I recognize the member from Saskatchewan], retiring after being responsible for some pretty Saskatoon Meewasin. significant major projects in this province over the years, Mr. Speaker. But because of his retirement, Mr. Speaker, I think his Mr. Meili: — Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I’d like to join wife was a little bit concerned about him spending some time at 2492 Saskatchewan Hansard May 11, 2017 the house, so he’s taken a job at the Cancer Agency where he’s the prayer today: using his talent there, Mr. Speaker, and spending his time. We, in the prayer that reads as follows, respectfully request Mr. Speaker, I think I’ve said this in this House a number of that the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan eliminate times: I have four heroes in this world, Mr. Speaker. They’re the wage gap between women and men across all sectors my brothers, and I’m very, very pleased to have my brother where the Government of Saskatchewan has jurisdiction, Peter join us in the House today. So I’d like to have the provide a framework under which this can be done within Assembly welcome Jack to the legislature and my brother Peter the term of this Assembly, and that the Saskatchewan and his wife Carole to their legislature, Mr. Speaker. government call upon workplaces within Saskatchewan within the private sector to eliminate the wage gap between The Deputy Speaker: — I recognize the member from Moose women and men. Jaw North. And, Mr. Speaker, the people signing this petition come from Mr. Michelson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my the city of Regina. I do so present. Thank you. office recently did a survey of Saskatchewan students and found the brightest students are in Moose Jaw. And in fact most of the The Deputy Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Energy brightest students are actually in A.E.