Saskatchewan MLA stripped from committees over terrorist remark

April 11, 2025, 2:21 pm

Three news reports cover the same incident in which a Saskatchewan legislator was removed from key committees following remarks that described federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh as a terrorist. The reports note that one of the MLAs apologized for the comment while legislative authorities took swift action by stripping the offending member of committee responsibilities. The event has sparked intense political controversy and debate, reflecting deep divisions in political discourse over acceptable language and accountability in government.

cbc.ca / Sask. Party MLA who called Jagmeet Singh a 'terrorist' stripped of additional MLA duties

Racquel Hilbert, the Saskatchewan Party MLA who called federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh a terrorist in the provincial legislature last month, has been removed from additional MLA duties, the party says.

theglobeandmail.com / Saskatchewan MLA removed from committees after calling Jagmeet Singh a terrorist

Racquel Hilbert apologized for the comment, which she made two weeks ago during a budget debate in the legislature

thestar.com / Saskatchewan MLA removed from committees after calling Jagmeet Singh a terrorist

REGINA - A Saskatchewan legislature member has been stripped of some of her responsibilities after coming under fire for calling federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh a terrorist.

winnipegfreepress.com / Saskatchewan MLA removed from committees after calling Jagmeet Singh a terrorist

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