“The government spent millions on these jets, but now they're grounding them early. The companies that checked the jets say they're safe to fly. What's the real reason they want to ground them now? I want the government to explain its decision.”
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During Oral Questions, Members discussed the planned grounding of the Snowbirds aerial team in 2026 and associated job losses. The Conservatives criticized the grounding, while the Liberals defended it as part of air force modernization. The debate included arguing over each party's track record in Saskatchewan.
“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later.”
“I want you to stop criticizing and agree with me. We promise to buy planes someday in the distant future.”
“I want the government to buy new planes faster. A propeller plane is not acceptable. It must be a jet. I am frustrated and blame Liberal delays.”
“I don't like that question. I won't answer who made the decision. I am saying nice things about the air force instead.”
“I'm just saying what someone else said. I won't add anything new.”
“A politician I don't like said something heartless I can use to attack him. I want to blame him for as much as possible. My real topic is Snowbirds jobs. The government should spend money to keep those jobs.”
“I don't have to listen to you. People are saying nice things happened after you left. Your old government was very bad so nothing else you say matters.”