CONTENTS
READING AND RECEIVING
PETITIONS
ADJOURNED DEBATES / DÉBATS AJOURNÉS
Bill No. 3 — The
Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Amendment Act, 2024
Bill No. 4 — The
Workers’ Compensation Amendment Act, 2024
Bill No. 5 — The
Saskatchewan Employment Amendment Act, 2024
Bill No. 6 — The Safe
Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act
Bill No. 9 — The
Traffic Safety Amendment Act, 2024
Bill No. 10 — The
Miscellaneous Statutes (Public Registries Enhancement) Amendment Act, 2024
Bill No. 13 — The
Income Tax Amendment Act, 2025
Bill No. 14 — The
Power Corporation Amendment Act, 2025
Bill No. 16 — The
Provincial Sales Tax Amendment Act, 2025
Bill No. 17 — The
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (Patent Box) Amendment Act, 2025
Bill No. 18 — The
Regulated Health Professions Act
Bill No. 20 — The
Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Investment Tax Credit Act
RETURNS, REPORTS, AND PAPERS TABLED
FIRST SESSION — THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
of the
Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
VOTES AND
PROCEEDINGS
No. 23
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
1:30 p.m.
PRAYERS
Presenting Petitions
Petitions of citizens of the province of Saskatchewan were presented and laid upon the Table by the following members: Nathaniel Teed, Kim Breckner, Hugh Gordon, Tajinder Grewal, and Sally Housser.
Reading
and Receiving Petitions
According to order and pursuant to rule 16(7), petitions from residents of the province of Saskatchewan, requesting the following action, were read and received:
To recognize the west lawn of the legislative
grounds as “The Chief Piapot Cultural Learning Grounds.”
(Sessional paper no. 103)
To renovate SaskHousing units that require renovations and to make units available and affordable.
(Addendum to sessional paper no. 31)
To design a home supports program for older adults in Saskatchewan.
(Addendum to sessional paper no. 33)
To immediately renew the Federal-Provincial Child Care Agreement to save jobs, help families and boost our economy.
(Addendum to sessional paper no. 94)
To repeal Bill 137 and ensure that all 2SLGBTQI+ students are supported and protected in accordance with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code.
(Addendum to sessional paper no. 102)
Introduction of Bills
The minister, having acquainted the Assembly that Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor, having been informed of the subject matter of the bill, recommends it to the consideration of the Assembly, the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and by leave of the Assembly and pursuant to rule 75(1), ordered to be read a second time immediately:
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Bill No. 21 — |
The Construction Codes (Derelict Buildings) Amendment Act, 2025 |
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(Hon. Eric Schmalz) |
Moved by the Hon.
Eric Schmalz: That Bill No. 21 — The Construction Codes (Derelict Buildings) Amendment Act, 2025 be
now read a second time.
A debate arising, it was moved by Nicole Sarauer: That this debate be now adjourned. The question being put, it was negatived.
The debate continuing on second reading of Bill No. 21 — The Construction Codes (Derelict Buildings) Amendment Act, 2025, it was moved by Aleana Young:
That the Assembly do now proceed to Government Orders.
The question being put, it was agreed to and the motion for adjournment of the debate was deemed to have been made.
The Assembly, according to order, proceeded to Government Orders.
Adjourned Debates / Débats ajournés
Bill No. 3 — The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Amendment Act, 2024
The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Tim McLeod: That Bill No. 3 — The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Amendment Act, 2024 be now read a second time.
The debate continuing, it was on motion of Joan Pratchler adjourned.
Bill No. 4 — The Workers’ Compensation Amendment Act, 2024
The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Jim Reiter: That Bill No. 4 — The Workers’ Compensation Amendment Act, 2024 be now read a second time.
The debate continuing, it was on motion of Hugh Gordon adjourned.
Bill No. 5 — The Saskatchewan Employment Amendment Act, 2024
The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Jim Reiter: That Bill No. 5 — The Saskatchewan Employment Amendment Act, 2024 be now read a second time.
The debate continuing, it was on motion of Hugh Gordon adjourned.
Bill No. 6 — The Safe Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act
The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Tim McLeod: That Bill No. 6 — The Safe Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act be now read a second time.
The debate continuing and the question being put, it was agreed to and the said bill was accordingly read a second time.
By designation of the Hon. Tim McLeod, in accordance with rule 85, Bill No. 6 — The Safe Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act was committed to the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice.
Bill No. 7 — The
Court of Appeal (Residency) Amendment Act, 2024 / Projet de loi
no 7 — Loi modificative de 2024 sur
la Cour d’appel (résidence)
[Le français suit.]
The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Tim McLeod: That Bill No. 7 — The Court of Appeal (Residency) Amendment Act, 2024 be now read a second time.
The debate continuing, it was on motion of Brittney Senger adjourned.
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L’Assemblée reprend le débat ajourné sur la motion de l’hon. Tim McLeod: Que le projet de loi no 7 — Loi modificative de 2024 sur la Cour d’appel (résidence) soit maintenant lu une deuxième fois.
Le débat se poursuit et sur motion de Brittney Senger, il est ajourné.
Bill No. 8 — The Child Care (New Facilities) Amendment Act, 2024 / Projet de loi no 8 — Loi modificative de 2024 sur les garderies d’enfants (nouveaux établissements)
[Le français suit.]
The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Everett Hindley: That Bill No. 8 — The Child Care (New Facilities) Amendment Act, 2024 be now read a second time.
The debate continuing and the question being put, it was agreed to and the said bill was accordingly read a second time.
By designation of the Hon. Lori Carr, in accordance with rule 85, Bill No. 8 — The Child Care (New Facilities) Amendment Act, 2024 was committed to the Standing Committee on Human Services.
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L’Assemblée reprend le débat ajourné sur la motion de l’hon. Everett Hindley: Que le projet de loi no 8 — Loi modificative de 2024 sur les garderies d’enfants (nouveaux établissements) soit maintenant lu une deuxième fois.
Le débat se poursuit et la motion, mise aux voix, est adoptée et, en conséquence, ledit projet de loi est lu une deuxième fois.
Selon la désignation de l’hon. Lori Carr, conformément au règlement 85, le projet de loi no 8 — Loi modificative de 2024 sur les garderies d’enfants (nouveaux établissements) est renvoyé au Comité permanent des services à la personne.
Bill No. 9 — The Traffic Safety Amendment Act, 2024
The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Jeremy Harrison: That Bill No. 9 — The Traffic Safety Amendment Act, 2024 be now read a second time.
The debate continuing, it was on motion of Brent Blakley adjourned.
Bill No. 10 — The Miscellaneous Statutes (Public Registries Enhancement) Amendment Act, 2024
The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Tim McLeod: That Bill No. 10 — The Miscellaneous Statutes (Public Registries Enhancement) Amendment Act, 2024 be now read a second time.
The debate continuing and the question being put, it was agreed to and the said bill was accordingly read a second time.
By designation of the Hon. Tim McLeod, in accordance with rule 85, Bill No. 10 — The Miscellaneous Statutes (Public Registries Enhancement) Amendment Act, 2024 was committed to the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice.
Bill No. 11 — The Miscellaneous Statutes (Public Registries Enhancement) Amendment Act, 2024 (No. 2) / Projet de loi no 11 — Loi modificative diverse (amélioration des registres publics) de 2024 (no 2)
[Le français suit.]
The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Tim McLeod: That Bill No. 11 — The Miscellaneous Statutes (Public Registries Enhancement) Amendment Act, 2024 (No. 2) be now read a second time.
The debate continuing and the question being put, it was agreed to and the said bill was accordingly read a second time.
By designation of the Hon. Tim McLeod, in accordance with rule 85, Bill No. 11 — The Miscellaneous Statutes (Public Registries Enhancement) Amendment Act, 2024 (No. 2) was committed to the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice.
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L’Assemblée reprend le débat ajourné sur la motion de l’hon. Tim McLeod: Que le projet de loi no 11 — Loi modificative diverse (amélioration des registres publics) de 2024 (no 2) soit maintenant lu une deuxième fois.
Le débat se poursuit et la motion, mise aux voix, est adoptée et, en conséquence, ledit projet de loi est lu une deuxième fois.
Selon la désignation de l’hon. Tim McLeod, conformément au règlement 85, le projet de loi no 11 — Loi modificative diverse (amélioration des registres publics) de 2024 (no 2) est renvoyé au Comité permanent des affaires intergouvernementales et de la justice.
Bill No. 13 — The Income Tax Amendment Act, 2025
The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Jim Reiter: That Bill No. 13 — The Income Tax Amendment Act, 2025 be now read a second time.
The debate continuing, it was on motion of Joan Pratchler adjourned.
Bill No. 14 — The Power Corporation Amendment Act, 2025
The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Jeremy Harrison: That Bill No. 14 — The Power Corporation Amendment Act, 2025 be now read a second time.
The debate continuing, it was on motion of Jordan McPhail adjourned.
Bill No. 15 — The Alcohol and Gaming
Regulation Amendment Act, 2025 / Projet de loi no 15 — Loi
modificative de 2025 sur la réglementation des boissons alcoolisées et des jeux
de hasard
[Le français suit.]
The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Alana Ross: That Bill No. 15 — The Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Amendment Act, 2025 be now read a second time.
The debate continuing, it was on motion of Joan Pratchler adjourned.
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L’Assemblée reprend le débat ajourné sur la motion de l’hon. Alana Ross: Que le projet de loi no 15 — Loi modificative de 2025 sur la réglementation des boissons alcoolisées et des jeux de hasard soit maintenant lu une deuxième fois.
Le débat se poursuit et sur motion de Joan Pratchler, il est ajourné.
Bill No. 16 — The Provincial Sales Tax Amendment Act, 2025
The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Jim Reiter: That Bill No. 16 — The Provincial Sales Tax Amendment Act, 2025 be now read a second time.
The debate continuing, it was on motion of Brent Blakley adjourned.
Bill No. 17 — The Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (Patent Box) Amendment Act, 2025
The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Warren Kaeding: That Bill No. 17 — The Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (Patent Box) Amendment Act, 2025 be now read a second time.
The debate continuing, it was on motion of Kim Breckner adjourned.
Bill No. 18 — The Regulated Health Professions Act
The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Jeremy Cockrill: That Bill No. 18 — The Regulated Health Professions Act be now read a second time.
The debate continuing, it was on motion of Keith Jorgenson adjourned.
Bill No. 19 — The Regulated Health Professions Consequential Amendments Act, 2025 / Projet de loi no 19 — Loi de 2025 corrélative de la loi intitulée The Regulated Health Professions Act
[Le français suit.]
The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Jeremy Cockrill: That Bill No. 19 — The Regulated Health Professions Consequential Amendments Act, 2025 be now read a second time.
The debate continuing, it was on motion of Keith Jorgenson adjourned.
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L’Assemblée
reprend le débat ajourné sur la motion de l’hon. Jeremy Cockrill:
Que le projet de loi no 19 — Loi de 2025
corrélative de la loi intitulée The Regulated Health Professions Act soit
maintenant lu une deuxième fois.
Le débat se
poursuit et sur motion de Keith Jorgenson, il est
ajourné.
Bill No. 20 — The Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Investment Tax Credit Act
The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Warren Kaeding: That Bill No. 20 — The Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Investment Tax Credit Act be now read a second time.
The debate continuing, it was on motion of Hugh
Gordon adjourned.
On motion of the Hon. Tim McLeod:
Ordered, That this Assembly do now adjourn.
The Assembly adjourned at 4:20 p.m. until Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Hon. Todd Goudy
Speaker
Returns, Reports, and Papers Tabled
The following paper was laid upon the Table:
By the Hon. Eric Schmalz:
Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency:
2024 annual report
Financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024
(Sessional
paper no. 104)
APPENDIX
The following question was given notice on
day no. 22 and is to be answered by day no. 27:
Question no. 3 (Nicole Sarauer):
To the Government of Saskatchewan, how many contracts with United
States-based companies has the government severed since the announcement of
their Canadian-preferred procurement policy on March 5, 2025?
The following question was given notice on day no. 23 and is to be answered by day no. 28:
Question no. 4 (Jared Clarke):
To
the Minister of Environment, in The Environmental Management and Protection
Act, 2010 Legislative Review, What We Heard – Discussion Paper Engagement,
December 2023, it is stated 147 stakeholders were invited to provide feedback
on the discussion paper, and 11 organizations provided feedback, (a) what are
the names of the 147 stakeholders who were invited to provide feedback, and (b)
what are the names of the 11 stakeholders who did provide feedback?
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