MLA stripped of duties after inviting killer to throne speech | National Newswatch
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe apologized Monday after a notorious killer attended the government's tough-on-crime throne speech last week — and went a step further by stripping caucus duties from the member who invited Colin Thatcher.
"To all of those who have attended the speech from the throne, to all members of this assembly and to all of the people of Saskatchewan, I offer my unequivocal apology," Moe said in the chamber of the Saskatchewan legislature Monday."Me? What would I apologize for?" Moe said Thursday."This is an individual who invited someone, not a government who invited someone. I think we need to draw that distinction.
The member issued a statement last week saying it was"an error in judgment" to invite his longtime friend Thatcher to the speech.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Saskatchewan MLA Lyle Stewart stripped of duties after inviting convicted killer Colin Thatcher to throne speechSaskatchewan government spokeswoman says Premier Scott Moe has stripped duties from legislature member Lyle Stewart
Read more »
MLA stripped of duties after inviting killer to throne speech | Globalnews.caA statement from the Saskatchewan Party government says Moe has stripped Stewart of his legislative secretary duties effective immediately.
Read more »
Alberta premier asks minister to see if appeal of school mask ruling is ‘appropriate’ | National NewswatchNational Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views. Make it a daily habit.
Read more »
‘Focus Saskatchewan’ explores throne speech, woman’s miraculous comeback | Globalnews.ca'Focus Saskatchewan' will explore the story of Shamarika Kane and her battle to stay alive. We also break down the government's throne speech.
Read more »
Emergencies Act inquiry to hear from ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest organizers this week | National NewswatchNational Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views. Make it a daily habit.
Read more »
Canadian among injured in crowd surge that killed more than 150 in South Korea | National NewswatchNational Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views. Make it a daily habit.
Read more »