Session Adjournment Remarks (14 May 2026)

From Hansard (14 May 2026)

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Spring Sitting Closing Remarks

Hon. Tim McLeod: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you to my colleagues. As this spring session ends, Mr. Speaker, I’d like to take a moment to thank everyone for their very hard work and their dedication over the past several months. The spring session is filled with early mornings, long days, multiple committee meetings, and hours upon hours of debate. Through all of that, Mr. Speaker, we the elected members rely very heavily upon the amazing teams that surround us every day, ensuring that the work of government and democracy is conducted successfully.

I’d like to begin, Mr. Speaker, by thanking the often unseen heroes of this place, the amazing building staff who work behind the scenes to operate and maintain this very impressive building. I also want to thank the Legislative Assembly Service, the maintenance teams, the custodial crew, the cafeteria staff, the LDSU [legislative district security unit], security teams and commissionaires, as well as Hansard and broadcasting services, Mr. Speaker. As I said, many of these individuals are often unseen, but their work is not unnoticed, and we thank them sincerely for all that they do.

Next I’d like to thank our caucus chief of staff, Gene Makowsky, and the entire caucus team, together with all of our ministerial office staff, Mr. Speaker. Their countless hours and diligent efforts behind everything that we do don’t get anywhere near the recognition that they deserve, but we sure appreciate them and thank them for all that they do for us each and every day.

And of course I want to sincerely thank the House business and research teams, Mr. Speaker. On our side of the House that team is made up of Sean Wilson, Paul Ripplinger, and Savanna Smuk. Day in and day out, Mr. Speaker, those individuals keep us prepared, on time, and on message.

I also would like to extend my thanks to you, Mr. Speaker, and to your office, including the Sergeant-at-Arms and everyone in the Clerks’ office. Thank you specifically to all of the Table Officers for their work and their guidance while the House is sitting, often smoothing out the procedural edges when we have ruffled them, Mr. Speaker.

I’d also like to thank the Government and Opposition Whips for all of their coordination and efforts behind the scenes. Managing the schedules of so many members is certainly no easy task.

Which leads me to the Opposition House Leader, the member from Regina Douglas Park. I sincerely thank her for her co-operation and often patience with me, Mr. Speaker, as we work together in an attempt to ensure that the House scheduling and the business of this place runs smoothly for both sides of the Assembly.

I also want to sincerely thank our Premier for his strong leadership and continued advocacy for the province of Saskatchewan. It is truly an honour to work under this Premier’s leadership and serve alongside him each and every day. Mr. Speaker, we all owe the Premier a huge debt of gratitude for the sacrifices that he and his family make on our behalf. On behalf of the members and all the people of Saskatchewan, we thank the Premier. There is no better leader in this nation, Mr. Speaker.

And finally I want to thank every member of this legislature on both sides of the House. Though we don’t always agree, we all come here with the same purpose, and that is to represent the best interests of the people we serve. It’s never easy spending extended time away from our families and our support systems, so we are truly grateful for the love and support that we get and we receive from those we leave back home. We could not do it without our families and friends behind us, and so I want to take a moment to extend sincere thanks to all of them as well.

With that, Mr. Speaker, I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer with their family, with their friends, and throughout their communities across this very great province. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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