Premier Scott Moe has announced that Legislative Assembly will be returning to session on Nov. 30 for the first time since the provincial election.
The election of the Speaker will be the first item on the agenda, followed by the Throne Speech from the Lieutenant Governor in the afternoon.
The sitting will last for two weeks, focusing on debate and passage of the Throne Speech and the introduction of new legislation addressing the Saskatchewan Party’s campaign promises.
“Our government has received a new mandate from the people of Saskatchewan and I know all MLAs on both sides of the House are looking forward to getting into the Assembly and debating the important issues facing our province,” said Moe, in a press release. “Of course, our immediate focus will be on managing through the ongoing pandemic — keeping Saskatchewan people safe while keeping our economy open and working toward a strong recovery.”
The Assembly will see some physical changes, said the press release, as it has been rearranged to account for proper physical distancing between members and plexiglass shields have been installed on members’ desks.
Members will also be required to wear masks, following the recent public health order that went into effect today, and officials are still discussing whether a maximum capacity limit will be enforced.
