REGINA — The Saskatchewan legislature is back in session, and Premier Scott Moe’s government is promising to do better on everything from health care to education — and on civility in the house.
Moe says he has instructed his members not to text the Speaker during proceedings.
The last Speaker, Randy Weekes, accused members of Moe’s Saskatchewan Party caucus of intimidation and harassment through text messages.
Saskatchewan Party backbencher Todd Goudy was acclaimed as the new Speaker before the throne speech was read out, outlining the government's goals and priorities.
It says the first piece of legislation is to be the Saskatchewan Affordability Act, which is to include broad personal income tax relief.
It also says Moe's government will endeavour to make sure classrooms are smaller and more people receive surgeries sooner.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 25, 2024.
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press
