Saskatchewan MLA’s terrorist remark against NDP leader stokes outrage

April 10, 2025, 1:21 pm

A heated political incident unfolded in Saskatchewan when a provincial MLA was reported to have called federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh a terrorist. The remark was swiftly condemned by Premier Scott Moe, who described the comment as both inaccurate and highly inappropriate, prompting significant backlash. Singh also voiced concern about the harmful message such language sends to children. The controversy has escalated debates about political rhetoric and decorum in legislative settings, culminating in an official retraction of the statement.


globalnews.ca / Scott Moe says MLA terrorist comment about Jagmeet Singh ‘very inappropriate’

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says one of his legislature members made inaccurate and "very, very inappropriate comments" by calling federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh a terrorist.

thestar.com / Saskatchewan premier says MLA terrorist remark wrong and 'very, very inappropriate'

REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says one of his legislature members made inaccurate and “very, very inappropriate comments” by calling federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh a terrorist.

winnipegfreepress.com / Saskatchewan premier says MLA terrorist remark wrong and ‘very, very inappropriate’

theglobeandmail.com / NDP leader worried about the message being sent to children after MLA called him terrorist

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he's worried about the message being sent to children after a member of the Saskatchewan legislature who is a former teacher called him a terrorist. Saskatchewan Party MLA Racquel Hillbert apologized and retracted her remarks in a brief speech before the house.


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