Speech from the Throne

Premier Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party government is to outline its priorities in a throne speech today — a month after the Oct. 28 election delivered the party a slimmer majority in the legislature.  Moe says his government plans to start working on affordability issues, including a promise to reduce personal income tax rates. The provincial government also […]

Saskatchewan’s legislature is set to resume Monday for a short two-week sitting, with Premier Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party planning to get to work on addressing affordability issues after a challenging election campaign. Proceedings are to begin with the election of a new Speaker and the throne speech, which will lay out the government’s priorities.  Government house leader […]

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said it’s unfortunate a member of the legislative assembly invited a notorious killer to watch his government’s tough-on-crime throne speech, but he stopped short of apologizing for Colin Thatcher’s presence in the legislature. “Me? What would I apologize for?” Moe said Thursday. “This is an individual (member) who invited someone, not […]

Saskatchewan kicked off its fall legislative session Wednesday with a tough-on-crime throne speech presented while a former cabinet minister turned notorious convicted killer sat in the chamber. Colin Thatcher, 84, said he was happy to accept an invitation from his good friend, Saskatchewan Party legislature member Lyle Stewart. Wearing a blazer and bolo tie, Thatcher […]