The Saskatchewan government introduced amendments that would allow municipalities and park authorities the ability to permit alcohol consumption in outdoor public spaces, such as parks and beaches..The Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) Jim Reiter introduced the amendments so residents can safely enjoy alcohol..“Through these amendments, municipalities have the option to allow the consumption of alcohol in their parks, ensuring that residents are able to enjoy their parks in a safe and responsible way,” said Reiter..Every municipality and park authority can make its own decisions about where to designate areas for residents to consume alcohol responsibly. .A reporter in the media scrum asked NDP Deputy Leader Nicole Sarauer whether the NDP would support the amendments..“We’re not supportive of consent without consultation,” said Sarauer. .“If the government wanted to do this sooner … we think it is important to have that discussion and consultation, which is why we want to see this go through its regular process.”.Sarauer was asked about the arguments against passing the amendments..“Well, we’re in an addictions crisis in Saskatchewan. So, we need to keep that in light of this dialogue we are having. Some of the folks who have expressed their concerns about this legislation wonder what it says when we do have some serious issues around addictions in Saskatchewan,” said Sarauer..The Western Standard asked Sarauer why allow a small group of people suffering from alcohol addiction to stop the vast majority of people from enjoying a beer in a public park who are not addicts?.“It’s simply about consultation. Like this government, if they really wanted to pass this legislation could have put it forward weeks ago,” said Sarauer..“There’s no reason why they had to choose the last week of the session to put this forward except to change the channel of what was a really bad session for them.”.According to Sarauer, the NDP plans to vote against this legislation when the government brings the amendments up for a vote..Because this is the last week of the session, any bill introduced must be passed unanimously. .Private events where alcohol is sold or being served, such as a wedding, still require a SLGA liquor licence..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Saskatchewan government introduced amendments that would allow municipalities and park authorities the ability to permit alcohol consumption in outdoor public spaces, such as parks and beaches..The Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) Jim Reiter introduced the amendments so residents can safely enjoy alcohol..“Through these amendments, municipalities have the option to allow the consumption of alcohol in their parks, ensuring that residents are able to enjoy their parks in a safe and responsible way,” said Reiter..Every municipality and park authority can make its own decisions about where to designate areas for residents to consume alcohol responsibly. .A reporter in the media scrum asked NDP Deputy Leader Nicole Sarauer whether the NDP would support the amendments..“We’re not supportive of consent without consultation,” said Sarauer. .“If the government wanted to do this sooner … we think it is important to have that discussion and consultation, which is why we want to see this go through its regular process.”.Sarauer was asked about the arguments against passing the amendments..“Well, we’re in an addictions crisis in Saskatchewan. So, we need to keep that in light of this dialogue we are having. Some of the folks who have expressed their concerns about this legislation wonder what it says when we do have some serious issues around addictions in Saskatchewan,” said Sarauer..The Western Standard asked Sarauer why allow a small group of people suffering from alcohol addiction to stop the vast majority of people from enjoying a beer in a public park who are not addicts?.“It’s simply about consultation. Like this government, if they really wanted to pass this legislation could have put it forward weeks ago,” said Sarauer..“There’s no reason why they had to choose the last week of the session to put this forward except to change the channel of what was a really bad session for them.”.According to Sarauer, the NDP plans to vote against this legislation when the government brings the amendments up for a vote..Because this is the last week of the session, any bill introduced must be passed unanimously. .Private events where alcohol is sold or being served, such as a wedding, still require a SLGA liquor licence..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
