Question Period (28 April 2025)

From Hansard (28 April 2025)

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Investigation of Saskatchewan Marshals Service Employee

Nicole Sarauer: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Earlier this spring one of the new members of the Saskatchewan marshals service was put on paid leave while the public complaints commission investigates an allegation of misconduct.

Saskatchewan people expect law enforcement officers to follow the law, and they expect transparency and accountability. To the Minister of Justice, Corrections, Policing and Public Safety: what is the marshal accused of doing?

Hon. Tim McLeod: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, and thank you to the member for the question. As she well knows, these matters are investigated by the Public Complaints Commission, as all complaints against any police officer are investigated. That’s an independent-led body, Mr. Speaker, at arm’s length from government. It would certainly be inappropriate to be speculating or commenting on an ongoing investigation, and I won’t do that on the floor of this House. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Nicole Sarauer: — Mr. Speaker, it’s a very simple question. It’s very straightforward. The people of Saskatchewan deserve transparency, so I’m going to ask it again. What is this marshal accused of doing?

Hon. Tim McLeod: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And once again, the investigation is handled by the Public Complaints Commission. It’s not handled by government or the ministry. So, Mr. Speaker, it would be inappropriate for the minister to comment on that. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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