Introduction of Guests (11 May 2026)

From Hansard (11 May 2026)

 

Victim Support Workers

Hon. Tim McLeod: — Well thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. To you and through you and to all members, today our government is proclaiming May 10th to 16th as Victims and Survivors of Crime Week here in Saskatchewan. This week is a time to recognize the experience of victims and survivors of crime in the province and discuss the issues that victims face in the aftermath of crime.

It’s also a chance for us to thank the over 60 dedicated staff members and 112 volunteer victim support workers and 82 community board members in Saskatchewan who work so hard to support victims and survivors. Earlier today, Mr. Speaker, I had the pleasure of recognizing five dedicated volunteer victim support workers. These individuals have dedicated 10, 20, and 25 years serving their communities through victim services programs across our province.

Joining us in your gallery today, Mr. Speaker, are Dianne Smutt, a 25-year volunteer from Parkland Victim Services visiting us from Kamsack; Bernadette Lorence, a 20-year volunteer from Regina Victim Services; Celeste Bridgeman, a 10-year volunteer from Sask Central Victim Services in Unity; Judy Morris, a 10-year volunteer from Sask Central Victim Services joining us from Martensville today; and Brenda Shrader, a 10-year volunteer from Sask Central Victim Services who travelled here from Humboldt, Mr. Speaker. Joining them from the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General is Karen Closs, Roseanne Tkachuk, Kerri Ward-Davis, and Dami Ibitoye.

Mr. Speaker, we publicly recognize the important work and selfless dedication of our volunteers and staff during Victims and Survivors of Crime Week. We want to say how eternally grateful Saskatchewan is for the compassion and the support that they offer to victims and survivors each and every day. Thank you for demonstrating the true volunteer spirit that makes Saskatchewan such an amazing place to call home.

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