Member Statement (4 December 2025)

From Hansard (4 December 2025)

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Government Shares Commitment to an Accessible and Inclusive Province

Megan Patterson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Our government continues to take action to address interpersonal and gender-based violence in Saskatchewan.

Today we are proud to announce the launch of the fourth phase of our Face the Issue campaign. This campaign focuses on the role of bystanders — family, friends, colleagues, and neighbours — to ensure people understand the signs of violence and abuse, and to encourage people to safely step in when they see or suspect it. We are incredibly grateful to our community partners for working alongside us in the development of the campaign, and for their shared commitment to supporting victims and survivors.

Our government strategy is built on three pillars: prevention, intervention, and accountability. This year our government will invest 32 million in interpersonal violence programs through the justice system, including 14.2 million directed to community-based organizations.

Our government also recently introduced and passed The Cyberstalking and Coercive Control Act, expanding the definition of “interpersonal violence” to include cyberstalking, online harassment, and coercive control, helping protect victims and strengthening accountability.

Mr. Speaker, starting the conversation and speaking up about interpersonal violence and abuse is a critical step towards building a safer Saskatchewan for all residents and families.

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