Sask. premier accuses opposition of aiding protest that halted legislative proceedings
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Premier Scott Moe is accusing the official opposition of helping orchestrate the recent shutdown of proceedings at the Saskatchewan Legislature.
Premier Scott Moe is accusing the official opposition of helping orchestrate the recent shutdown of proceedings at the Saskatchewan Legislature.
“In light of what occurred yesterday, which was very troubling, the first time to my knowledge in the history of the province that government operations have actually been shut down in this house due to actions of many,” Moe told reporters on Tuesday.
Proceedings were disrupted on Monday when hundreds of pro-Palestinian protestors filled the public galleries of the assembly and began shouting “ceasefire now” in reference to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
After several attempts to regain control – Speaker of the House Randy Weekes eventually paused the session and MLAs left the chamber.
Over the course of an hour, the protestors were ushered out by legislative security.
The atmosphere was described as tense by those present in the rotunda.
During debate on Tuesday, Moe labelled the disruptive action as “extremist.”
