Presenting Petition (30 March 2026)

From Hansard (30 March 2026)

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Call for Removal of NDP Staff Member

Travis Keisig: — We, the undersigned residents of the province of Saskatchewan, wish to bring to your attention the following: that a fundraising communication issued by the official opposition’s chief of staff encouraged recipients to “take a moment to think of the ones you hate so much,” followed by the direct naming of four elected officials; that this type of language is not consistent with the standards of professionalism, respect, and civic responsibility that Saskatchewan people expect from those who hold positions of influence within our democratic institutions.

Further, that the author of this letter continues to be paid by Saskatchewan taxpayers as a member of the opposition’s caucus team and is given a platform by the opposition to encourage hate; that individuals employed in publicly funded roles, regardless of political affiliation, carry a responsibility to contribute to a political culture that reflects decency, restraint, and respect for differing views; that in a province known for civility and public duty, there is a clear line between principled disagreement and rhetoric that directs hostility toward named individuals; that failing to address conduct of this nature risks lowering the standard of political discourse for everyone in the province.

We, in the prayer that reads as follows, respectfully request that the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan take the following action: call upon the Leader of the Opposition to immediately remove the author and individual responsible from any publicly funded role. The same individual who has previously been the subject of legal . . .

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