SECOND 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. 59 NO. 41A THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018, 10:00 MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF SASKATCHEWAN 2nd Session — 28th Legislature Speaker — Hon. Mark Docherty Premier — Hon. Scott Moe Leader of the Opposition — Ryan Meili Beaudry-Mellor, Hon. Tina — Regina University (SP) Lawrence, Greg — Moose Jaw Wakamow (SP) Beck, Carla — Regina Lakeview (NDP) Makowsky, Hon. Gene — Regina Gardiner Park (SP) Belanger, Buckley — Athabasca (NDP) Marit, Hon. David — Wood River (SP) Bonk, Steven — Moosomin (SP) McCall, Warren — Regina Elphinstone-Centre (NDP) Bradshaw, Fred — Carrot River Valley (SP) McMorris, Don — Indian Head-Milestone (SP) Brkich, Hon. Greg — Arm River (SP) Meili, Ryan — Saskatoon Meewasin (NDP) Buckingham, David — Saskatoon Westview (SP) Merriman, Hon. Paul — Saskatoon Silverspring-Sutherland (SP) Carr, Lori — Estevan (SP) Michelson, Warren — Moose Jaw North (SP) Chartier, Danielle — Saskatoon Riversdale (NDP) Moe, Hon. Scott — Rosthern-Shellbrook (SP) Cheveldayoff, Hon. Ken — Saskatoon Willowgrove (SP) Morgan, Hon. Don — Saskatoon Southeast (SP) Cox, Herb — The Battlefords (SP) Mowat, Vicki — Saskatoon Fairview (NDP) D’Autremont, Dan — Cannington (SP) Nerlien, Hugh — Kelvington-Wadena (SP) Dennis, Terry — Canora-Pelly (SP) Olauson, Eric — Saskatoon University (SP) Docherty, Hon. Mark — Regina Coronation Park (SP) Ottenbreit, Hon. Greg — Yorkton (SP) 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, Hon. 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) Vacant — Regina Northeast Party Standings: Saskatchewan Party (SP) — 48; New Democratic Party (NDP) — 12; Vacant — 1 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 3767 April 12, 2018 [The Assembly met at 10:00.] community is our community. And their families continue to be our families. Today I am asking again, everyone in this [Prayers] province and across Canada, to continue to support our team, the Humboldt Broncos, in honour of their hour of need. The Speaker: — Why is the Premier on his feet? Mr. Speaker, by leave of this Assembly I would like to move Hon. Mr. Moe: — Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask leave to the following motion: move a motion of condolence. That the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan express its The Speaker: — The Premier has moved a motion of deepest sympathies and condolences to the friends and condolence. Is leave granted? families of Dayna Brons, 24, from Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan; and further Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. That her name be added to the list of names acknowledged The Speaker: — I recognize the Premier. by this Assembly on April the 9th, 2018, as follows: CONDOLENCE MOTION Adam Herold, 16, from Montmartre, Saskatchewan Conner Lukan, 21, from Slave Lake, Alberta Humboldt Broncos Bus Tragedy Evan Thomas, 18, from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Jacob Leicht, 19, from Humboldt, Saskatchewan Hon. Mr. Moe: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I thank the Jaxon Joseph, 20, from Edmonton, Alberta co-operation of all members of this House and the Leader of the Logan Boulet, 21, from Lethbridge, Alberta Opposition for granting this leave here this morning. Logan Hunter, 18, from St. Albert, Alberta Logan Schatz, 20, from Allan, Saskatchewan Mr. Speaker, a few days ago Edmonton Oilers coach Todd Stephen Wack, 21, from St. Albert, Alberta McLellan was speaking to the media about visiting Humboldt Parker Tobin, 18, from Stony Plain, Alberta after last Friday’s unimaginably tragic accident. Coach Brody Hinz, 18, from Humboldt, Saskatchewan McLellan reminded the reporters that it wasn’t just young men Darcy Haugan, 42, from Humboldt, Saskatchewan on that bus last Friday. There was a young woman as well. Her Glen Doerksen, 59, from Carrot River, Saskatchewan name was Dayna Brons. Mark Cross, 27, from Strasbourg, Saskatchewan; and Tyler Bieber, 29, from Humboldt, Saskatchewan. Dayna was the trainer of the Humboldt Broncos, and yesterday she passed away as a result of the injuries that she suffered in I so move, Mr. Speaker. this accident. Mr. Speaker, Dayna was 24. Dayna’s passing is another reminder that the tragedy confronting us is an ongoing The Speaker: — It has been moved by the Premier, by leave: tragedy and that the families going through this painful ordeal will need our love and support for the duration, for as long as That the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan express its this takes. deepest sympathies and condolences to the friends and families of Dayna Brons, 24, from Lake Lenore, Mr. Speaker, Dayna was a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan; and further Regina’s kinesiology program. She volunteered with a number of teams. Dayna’s family said that she will be remembered for That her name be added to the list of names acknowledged her joyful smile, and her passion and love of sport. And they by this Assembly on April 9, 2018 as follows: added that Dayna was extremely proud to be part of the Broncos family. Adam Herold, 16, from Montmartre, Saskatchewan Conner Lukan, 21, from Slave Lake, Alberta Mr. Speaker, there was a good column in the StarPhoenix the Evan Thomas, 18, from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan other day by Cam Fuller, and I quote: Jacob Leicht, 19, from Humboldt, Saskatchewan Jaxon Joseph, 20, from Edmonton, Alberta There are reports of surviving players fighting for their Logan Boulet, 21, from Lethbridge, Alberta lives in hospital. It’s all a fight. A fight to believe it Logan Hunter, 18, from St. Albert, Alberta actually happened, a fight to understand, a fight to keep Logan Schatz, 20, from Allan, Saskatchewan going, a fight to make a meaningful contribution. Stephen Wack, 21, from St. Albert, Alberta Parker Tobin, 18, from Stony Plain, Alberta What is the right thing to do? Everything . Brody Hinz, 18, from Humboldt, Saskatchewan Darcy Haugan, 42, from Humboldt, Saskatchewan We are imperfect. But in times like this we are something Glen Doerksen, 59, from Carrot River, Saskatchewan more important, which is wonderfully human. Keep it Mark Cross, 27, from Strasbourg, Saskatchewan going. Like The Wave in an arena. Tyler Bieber, 29, from Humboldt, Saskatchewan Mr. Speaker, I say one more time: this is our team — the Is it the pleasure of the Assembly to adopt the motion? I Humboldt Broncos. Their school is our school. Their recognize the Leader of the Opposition. 3768 Saskatchewan Hansard April 12, 2018 Mr. Meili: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to add my transmit copies of the motion, as well as verbatim regret, my sadness, and my agreement to the motion of transcripts of the debate, to the family of Dayna Brons, the condolence for the family of Dayna Brons. It’s very troubling to Humboldt Broncos junior hockey club, and the city of hear of her passing and it reminds us that while an accident Humboldt. happens in a moment — it’s a matter of seconds and lives are changed and sometimes lives are lost — that the extent of the Is the pleasure of the Assembly to adopt the motion? damage takes much longer to really understand. And the healing for those who have survived the accident, those who are Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. members of the family, the friends, the communities, it takes a lifetime. The Speaker: — Agreed. And I want to once again reiterate my thanks for those who ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS were there that day to respond and help everyone in that moment — the first responders, the health care providers — but INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS also those who continue to work to support the survivors, to support the community: clergy members, counsellors, health The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Education. care providers, family, friends, community leaders. Hon. Mr. Wyant: — Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. It is so important . And Dayna’s passing reminds us that Speaker, in your gallery it’s my pleasure to welcome Ethan there’s a tendency, when a tragedy happens, to come together to Niebergall and his parents, Kelli and Ken, to their Legislative grieve and then to want to look away. But we can’t look away. Assembly. Ethan is a grade 3 student attending Emerald Ridge We need to continue to be there, to be present, to be reaching Elementary School, and is a skilled writer, Mr. Speaker. He’s a out to each other for support and reaching out to those who are remarkable young man. struggling the most, to give them everything we can. Ethan has authored three books in his Mega Ninja series, and is So once again my thanks to all those around Canada, around the donating all the profits to charity.