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Saskatchewan legislature's new Speaker calls for civility ahead of throne speech

  • Jeremy Simes

  • Canadian Press

  • November 25, 2024

Premier Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party government is to outline its priorities in a throne speech a month after the Oct. 28 election delivered the party a slimmer majority in the legislature. Moe speaks during a press conference before the 2024-2025 Saskatchewan budget is presented in Regina on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

REGINA -- The Saskatchewan legislature has a new Speaker of the house -- Melfort member Todd Goudy.

Goudy, with the governing Saskatchewan Party, was acclaimed in the role ahead of today's throne speech and is charged with steering debate and making sure rules are followed.

The position has recently been a controversial one in Saskatchewan.

The last Speaker, Randy Weekes, accused members of Premier Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party caucus of intimidation and harassment through text messages.

Goudy told the assembly he will put aside political biases in his new role and allow members to express opinions while preserving decorum.

He says he hopes members will treat one another with respect, and Moe says he will also urge members to behave honourably.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 25, 2024.