Petitions of citizens of the province of Saskatchewan were presented and laid upon the Table by the following members: Bhajan Brar, Betty Nippi-Albright, Joan Pratchler, and Erika Ritchie.

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 stand up for Saskatchewan and advocate for the restoration of federal Jordan’s Principle funding to support Indigenous students in schools.

(Addendum to sessional paper no. 6)

To immediately reimburse Regina taxpayers for this Costco deal.

(Addendum to sessional paper no. 106)

To immediately prioritize the building of a high school in White City with definitive plans to open doors by the 2028 school year.

(Addendum to sessional paper no. 160)

Statement by the Speaker

Ruling on a Point of Order

(Unparliamentary Language)

Yesterday, on Monday, April 13, 2026, the Government House Leader (Hon. Tim McLeod) rose on a point of order alleging that during question period the Member for Saskatoon Silverspring (Hugh Gordon), “expressly called into question the integrity of the brave men and women who serve for the Saskatchewan Marshals Service as well as the minister responsible.” The Government House Leader asserted that this was unparliamentary language contrary to rule 51(f).

In response to the point of order, the Opposition House Leader (Nicole Sarauer) argued that the member’s concerns were related to the minister’s actions and quality of work.

I committed to reviewing the record before making a ruling.

On page 2160 of the Hansard from April 13, 2026, the Member for Saskatoon Silverspring referred to the Information and Privacy Commissioner’s comments about the withholding of documents and the public’s right to transparency. The member is recorded as having said:

It was 290 pages redacted and 93 pages withheld entirely. And this goes beyond transparency and accountability of government. This speaks to the heart, the credibility of every man and woman in a marshal’s uniform and, dare I say, the credibility of the minister.

Rule 51(f) of the Rules and Procedures of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan reads that no member shall “make a personal charge or accusation against a Member except by way of a substantive motion with notice.”

I have reviewed the record, and taking into consideration the context of the remarks, the member’s comments were directed toward the minister’s oversight of that entity and the alleged lack of transparency of the documents. Therefore, I find the point of order not well taken.

But it is difficult for the Speaker to determine the intent of a member’s remarks when he states, “This speaks to the heart, the credibility of every man and woman in a marshal’s uniform and, dare I say, the credibility of the minister.” This could be interpreted as calling into question the minister’s honesty, as well as every man and woman in a marshal’s uniform. Accordingly, I would caution the member to be mindful of how his questions are phrased.

Report of the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice / Rapport du Comité permanent des affaires intergouvernementales et de la justice

The following bill was reported with amendment and consideration in Committee of the Whole on Bills having been waived, by leave of the Assembly, it was considered as amended and read the third time and passed:

Bill No. 31 —

The Defamation Act

[Le français suit.]

The following bill was reported without amendment and consideration in Committee of the Whole on Bills having been waived, by leave of the Assembly, it was read the third time and passed:

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Le projet de loi suivant est rapporté sans amendement et avec la permission de l'Assemblée de passer outre au renvoi au Comité plénier sur les projets de loi, est lu une troisième fois et adopté:

Bill No. 32 —

The Defamation Consequential Amendments Act, 2025 / Projet de loi n^o32 — Loi de 2025 corrélative de la loi intitulée The Defamation Act

Adjustment to Order of Business

Moved by the Hon. Tim McLeod, by leave of the Assembly:

That this House proceeds to adjourned debates on government order number 3, Bill No. 41 — The Heritage Recognition (From Many Peoples, Strength) Act, that Bill No. 41 proceed through all stages today and further, that after consideration of the bill, the House moves to orders of the day.

The question being put, it was agreed to.

The Assembly, according to order, proceeded to Government Orders, Adjourned Debates, Item No. 3, Bill No. 41 — The Heritage Recognition (From Many Peoples, Strength) Act.

Adjourned Debates / Débats ajournés

Bill No. 41 — The Heritage Recognition (From Many Peoples, Strength) Act / Projet de loi n^o41 — Loi sur la reconnaissance du patrimoine (Nos origines multiples, notre force)

[Le français suit.]

The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Alana Ross: That Bill No. 41 — The Heritage Recognition (From Many Peoples, Strength) Act be now read a second time.

The question being put, it was agreed to and the said bill was accordingly read a second time and committed to a Committee of the Whole on Bills immediately.

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L’Assemblée reprend le débat ajourné sur la motion de l’hon. Alana Ross: Que le projet de loi n^o41 — Loi sur la reconnaissance du patrimoine (Nos origines multiples, notre force) soit maintenant lu une deuxième fois.

La motion, mise aux voix, est adoptée et, en conséquence, ledit projet de loi est lu une deuxième fois et renvoyé au Comité plénier sur les projets de loi immédiatement.

Committee of the Whole on Bills / Comité plénier sur les projets de loi

The Assembly, according to order, resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole on Bills.

The following bill was reported without amendment:

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Conformément au règlement, l’Assemblée se forme en Comité plénier sur les projets de loi.

Le projet de loi suivant est rapporté sans amendement:

Bill No. 41 —

The Heritage Recognition (From Many Peoples, Strength) Act / Projet de loi n^o41 — Loi sur la reconnaissance du patrimoine (Nos origines multiples, notre force)

It was moved by the Hon. Alana Ross: That Bill No. 41 — The Heritage Recognition (From Many Peoples, Strength) Act be now read the third time and passed under its title.

The question being put, it was agreed to on the following recorded division:

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L’hon. Alana Ross propose: Que le projet de loi n^o41 — Loi sur la reconnaissance du patrimoine (Nos origines multiples, notre force) soit maintenant lu une troisième fois et adopté, portant le titre indiqué.

La motion, mise aux voix, est adoptée par le vote suivant:

YEAS / POUR — 55

Scott Moe

Kim Gartner

Warren Kaeding

David Marit

Jeremy Cockrill

Jim Reiter

Everett Hindley

Jeremy Harrison

Ken Cheveldayoff

Eric Schmalz

Terry Jenson

Michael Weger

Travis Keisig

Jamie Martens

Sean Wilson

Darlene Rowden

Alana Ross

Tim McLeod

Lori Carr

Brad Crassweller

Doug Steele

Daryl Harrison

Kevin Weedmark

Barret Kropf

Megan Patterson

Terri Bromm

Racquel Hilbert

David Chan

James Thorsteinson

Kevin Kasun

Carla Beck

Erika Ritchie

Noor Burki

Betty Nippi-Albright

Vicki Mowat

Trent Wotherspoon

Nathaniel Teed

Aleana Young

Jared Clarke

Leroy Laliberte

Jordan McPhail

Meara Conway

Nicole Sarauer

Kim Breckner

Brent Blakley

Tajinder Grewal

April ChiefCalf

Bhajan Brar

Hugh Gordon

Darcy Warrington

Joan Pratchler

Sally Housser

Brittney Senger

Jacqueline Roy

Don McBean

NAYS / CONTRE — Nil

The said bill was accordingly read the third time and passed.

The committee was given leave to sit again.

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Ledit projet de loi est lu une troisième fois et adopté.

Le comité obtient la permission de siéger de nouveau à la prochaine séance.

Adjourned Debates / Débats ajournés

Bill No. 38 — The Building Schools Faster Act

The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Everett Hindley: That Bill No. 38 — The Building Schools Faster Act be now read a second time.

The debate continuing, it was on motion of Bhajan Brar adjourned.

Bill No. 39 — The Building Schools Faster Consequential Amendment Act, 2025 / Projet de loi n^o39 — Loi de 2025 corrélative de la loi intitulée The Building Schools Faster Act

[Le français suit.]

The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Everett Hindley: That Bill No. 39 — The Building Schools Faster Consequential Amendment Act, 2025 be now read a second time.

The debate continuing, it was on motion of Bhajan Brar adjourned.

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L’Assemblée reprend le débat ajourné sur la motion de l’hon. Everett Hindley: Que le projet de loi n^o39 — Loi de 2025 corrélative de la loi intitulée The Building Schools Faster Act soit maintenant lu une deuxième fois.

Le débat se poursuit et sur motion de Bhajan Brar, il est ajourné.

Bill No. 43 — The Municipalities Modernization and Red Tape Reduction Act

The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Eric Schmalz: That Bill No. 43 — The Municipalities Modernization and Red Tape Reduction Act be now read a second time.

The debate continuing, it was on motion of Betty Nippi-Albright adjourned.

Bill No. 47 — The Response to Illicit Drugs Act

The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Tim McLeod: That Bill No. 47 — The Response to Illicit Drugs Act be now read a second time.

The debate continuing, it was on motion of Brent Blakley adjourned.

Bill No. 48 — The Compassionate Intervention Act

The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Lori Carr: That Bill No. 48 — The Compassionate Intervention Act be now read a second time.

The debate continuing, it was on motion of Bhajan Brar adjourned.

Bill No. 49 — The Income Tax Amendment Act, 2026

The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Jim Reiter: That Bill No. 49 — The Income Tax Amendment Act, 2026 be now read a second time.

The debate continuing, it was on motion of Nathaniel Teed adjourned.

Bill No. 50 — The Financial Administration Amendment Act, 2026

The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Jim Reiter: That Bill No. 50 — The Financial Administration Amendment Act, 2026 be now read a second time.

The debate continuing, it was on motion of Nathaniel Teed adjourned.

Bill No. 51 — The Corporation Capital Tax Amendment Act, 2026

The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Jim Reiter: That Bill No. 51 — The Corporation Capital Tax Amendment Act, 2026 be now read a second time.

The debate continuing, it was on motion of Brent Blakley adjourned.

Bill No. 52 — The Heritage Property Amendment Act, 2026

The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Alana Ross: That Bill No. 52 — The Heritage Property Amendment Act, 2026 be now read a second time.

The debate continuing, it was on motion of Brent Blakley adjourned.

Bill No. 53 — The Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive Amendment Act, 2026

The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Jeremy Harrison: That Bill No. 53 — The Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive Amendment Act, 2026 be now read a second time.

The debate continuing, it was on motion of Darcy Warrington adjourned.

Bill No. 54 — The Correctional Services Amendment Act, 2026

The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion of the Hon. Michael Weger: That Bill No. 54 — The Correctional Services Amendment Act, 2026 be now read a second time.

The debate continuing, it was on motion of Darcy Warrington adjourned.

On motion of the Hon. Lori Carr:

Ordered, That this Assembly do now adjourn.

The Assembly adjourned at 3:37 p.m. until Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

Hon. Todd Goudy

Speaker

APPENDIX

NOTICE OF MOTION FOR A SEVENTY-FIVE MINUTE DEBATE

On Thursday:

Daryl Harrison to move the following motion:

That this Assembly reject the policies of Federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis — including his opposition to all new fossil fuel development, his Leap Manifesto and his plans to nationalize sectors of the Canadian economy — as a direct threat to Saskatchewan’s resource sector, workers, and communities.

NOTICE OF PRIORITY ITEMS

No. 1 (Opposition)

ADJOURNED DEBATES

On the proposed motion of Jared Clarke:

That Bill No. 606 — The Provincial Health Authority (ER Closure right-to-know) Amendment Act be now read a second time.

(Tajinder Grewal)

To be voted

No. 2 (Government)

Not submitted — item of business determined pursuant to rule 24(4).

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