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. 53A THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019, 10:00 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 5835 April 18, 2019 [The Assembly met at 10:00.] names of those who have lost their lives while at work or due to workplace injuries and illness: [Prayers] Darrell Morrison Alessandro Mazzini The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Justice. Willmer Pizzey Malcolm MacDonald Anthony Slager Meaghan Miller Hon. Mr. Morgan: — Mr. Speaker, I would ask for leave to Shane Hartell Felino Estanislao make a statement regarding the National Day of Mourning for Dale Schwabe Wade Bye workers killed or injured on the job. Mr. Speaker, as part of this, Daryl Matusko Joseph Ryan the member for Saskatoon Centre will join me in reading the Larry Ens Reuben Penner names into the record. Gregory Zerff Robert Duhaime Alfred Pelletier Wasyl Predenchuk The Speaker: — The minister has asked leave. Is leave granted? Joseph Cook Lionel Debray Mary Louise Clauson Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. The member for Saskatoon Centre has names. The Speaker: — I recognize the minister. Mr. Forbes: — COMMEMORATIVE STATEMENTS Glen Doerksen Darcy Haugan National Day of Mourning Brody Hinz Dayna Brons Tyler Bieber Mark Cross Hon. Mr. Morgan: — Today marks the last sitting day before August Lenuik Bryan Beer the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on Lesa Zoerb Lawrence Koban the job. This year Day of Mourning is on Sunday April 28th, and Robert Curtis Brian Mazzei I wanted to make sure my colleagues and the people of Shelley Esplen Julien Pechard Saskatchewan have the opportunity to recognize that day while Richard Hiebert Gilles Favreau we are still in the House. Neil Ingalls Daniel Hill Mervin Hultman Arthur Brown Mr. Speaker, I would like to welcome everyone in the galleries Kenneth McConnell Muhammad Sarfaraz and those who are watching from home who are joining us today Howard Wood Douglas Carrick to hear the names of their loved ones being read. Please accept Simon Grant Jaivadan Chevli my personal condolences and the condolences on behalf of the Harlin Aebig Government of Saskatchewan. Hon. Mr. Morgan: — Mr. Speaker, not included in the list are On the Day of Mourning, our thoughts will be with the families, the estimated 13 people who lost their lives working on friends and colleagues of those who lost someone to a workplace Saskatchewan farms and ranches each year. injury or illness. We will also be thinking of those who have experienced workplace illnesses and injuries. Again, Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, I extend our condolences to everyone who lost a I would encourage everyone to find some small way to recognize loved one. I would now ask that we observe a moment of silence the Day of Mourning. It could be stopping for a quiet moment to to commemorate the Day of Mourning. reflect on the lives that have been lost. It could be just having some quiet thoughts, or wearing an arm band or ribbon. It could [The Assembly observed a moment of silence.] be laying a wreath or attending one of the vigils that will be organized in communities across the province. At the legislature, Thank you, Mr. Speaker. our flags will fly at half mast, as they will at many buildings throughout the province and the country. Regardless of how you TABLING OF REPORTS mark the day, please remember to reflect on how each of us can make our workplaces safer and healthier for ourselves and our The Speaker: — I have two documents to table. One is in colleagues. accordance to section 23(1) of The Public Interest Disclosure Act, the Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner annual report Mr. Speaker, workplace illnesses, injuries, and fatalities have a of 2018, the Ombudsman, Mary McFadyen. And I’ve got, in tremendous impact on families, workplaces, and communities. accordance with subsection 38(1) of The Ombudsman Act, the Last year the Workers’ Compensation Board accepted 48 claims Ombudsman Saskatchewan annual report 2018, from Mary for workplace-related deaths in the province. This is an McFadyen. Thanks. unacceptably high number. We need to honour the memories of those we have lost by making a daily commitment to keeping ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS ourselves and each other safe in our homes, communities, and workplaces. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Mr. Speaker, I would ask that all members rise while we read the The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Regina Walsh 5836 Saskatchewan Hansard April 18, 2019 Acres. As her daughter Connie Kaldor, the well-known musician and a treasure to this province, has said, Ingrid has seen Saskatchewan Mr. Steinley: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. from the age of the horse and buggy to the age of the internet. Speaker, to you and through you, I’d like to take this opportunity Her parents, who came from Norway, homesteaded outside to introduce a group up in the gallery that joins us from 4-H. 4-H Davidson where Ingrid grew up, raised by her mother who was offers a wide variety of opportunities to its members such as widowed when she was a baby. travel, scholarships, improving leadership ability, building communication and judging skills, and expanding knowledge. Ingrid was a teacher in a one-room school and is an artist in her own right. She started her career with Kenderdine at Emma Lake With us here today is Jodi Schellenberg, the program and and went on to get her BFA [Bachelor of Fine Arts] at the communications specialist; Cera Youngson, executive director; University of Regina. She still lives in her own house. She Melodi Hawkesford-Lee, the southeast regional specialist; along skypes, negotiates the internet, makes the best Saskatoon berry with 16 participants with their parents from south Saskatchewan, pie in the world, and as her daughter also says, is generally including Melville, Craven, Moose Jaw, and Glen Ewen. They amazing to us all. are here as part of the 4-H Citizenship Day. She is joined here today by her daughter Connie, as well as Thane The 2019 event will focus on provincial government. This Malabar and Gabriel Campagne. Mr. Speaker, please join me in program is dedicated to understanding governance from the club wishing Ingrid Kaldor the best birthday ever and in welcoming to the parliamentary level by learning about club management, her to her Legislative Assembly. parliamentary procedure, and preparing and participating in debate, Mr. Speaker. The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon Centre. And I’d like to end with a pledge that they all know well: I pledge Mr. Forbes: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to my head to clear thinking, my heart to larger service, my health join the member in welcoming the Kaldors to their legislature to better living for my club, my community, and my country. and congratulating Mrs. Kaldor in reaching what a milestone.