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National Defence

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.

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Fraser Tolmie

Conservative
“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.”
Our translation 58% shorter

Fraser Tolmie

Conservative
“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.”
Our translation 67% shorter

Jeremy Patzer

Conservative
“I'm just saying what someone else said. I won't add anything new.”
Our translation 60% shorter

Jeremy Patzer

Conservative
“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.”
Our translation 61% shorter