Saskatchewan Premier Stops Short of Apologizing After Killer Invited to Throne Speech
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said it’s unfortunate a member of the legislative assembly invited a notorious killer to watch his government’s tough-on-crime throne speech, but stopped short of apologizing for Colin Thatcher’s presence in the legislature.
“Me. What would I apologize (for)?” Moe said Thursday.
“This is an individual (MLA) who invited someone, not a government who invited someone. I think we need to draw that distinction.”
Lyle Stewart, a member of Saskatchewan’s governing party, said it was a mistake for him to invite Colin Thatcher to Wednesday’s throne speech.
It was my decision alone to invite Colin Thatcher, who is a constituent and long-time friend,” Stewart said in a statement on Thursday….