Saskatchewan.

• Author: Ursulescu, Stacey
• Position: Legislative Reports

Throne Speech

The Fourth session of the Twenty-seventh Legislature began with the Speech from the Throne by Lieutenant Governor, Vaughn Solomon Schofield on October 22, 2014. The Throne Speech, entitled Keeping Saskatchewan Strong, focused on the economy and announced tax incentives for the creation of new manufacturing jobs as well as additional Adult Basic Education and apprentice training seats. Other highlights included the development of a Poverty Reduction Strategy and planned upgrades to internet access at the regional colleges. The Opposition argued that the Throne Speech did not address issues in health care, seniors care, cost of living and education.

Resignation of Member

Tim McMillan, the Member from Lloydminster and Minister responsible for Rural and Remote Health, tendered his resignation on September 18, 2014, effective September 30, 2014. He immediately resigned from cabinet which led Premier Brad Wall to appoint Greg Ottenbreit as the new Minister on September 24, 2014.

With Mr. Ottenbreit's appointment to cabinet, other Members found themselves in new roles. Herb Cox became the new Government Whip. Fred Bradshaw became the new Chair of the Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies and Delbert Kirsch became the new Deputy Chair of Committees.

It was announced on October 16, 2014 that a by-election for the constituency of Lloydminster would be held on November 13, 2014.

The Executive Government Administration Act

On May 14, 2014, Bill No. 129--The Executive Government Administration Act and Bill No. 130--The Executive Government Administration Consequential Amendments Act, 2013 / Projet de loi no 130--Loi de 2013 portant modifications correlatives a la loi intitulee The Executive Government Administration Act were given Royal Assent in the Assembly.

On August 15, 2014, Bill No. 130, which separated the Executive Council and Legislative Assembly, was proclaimed and made law. The Executive Council provisions are now included in The Executive Government Administration Act. The Legislative Assembly had a separate act from 1906 to 1979, when it was combined with Executive Council.

Confederation Table

The Legislative Assembly is loaning its fabled "Confederation Table" to the Canadian Museum...