Ministerial Statement (4 November 2025)

From Hansard (4 November 2025)

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Saskatchewan Memorial Emblem Honours Fallen Public Safety Personnel

Hon. Tim McLeod: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I do have a ministerial statement.

Today our government has announced the creation of the Saskatchewan Memorial Emblem to honour public safety personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty or as result of their workplace injuries.

Mr. Speaker, the Saskatchewan Memorial Emblem has been modelled after the Elizabeth Emblem, a recognition awarded to family members of fallen public servants in the United Kingdom. And it is also similar to the Memorial Cross which is granted as a memento of personal loss and sacrifice in respect of Canadian Forces military personnel who laid down their lives for this country.

Mr. Speaker, Saskatchewan will be the first province in Canada to have an award of this kind. The emblem will be comprised of a medallion, a scroll, and a miniature pin, and will be presented to family members as a lasting symbol of the province’s gratitude and respect for their loved one’s sacrifice. The emblem is a measure to meaningfully recognize the courage and selflessness that defines our public safety community.

The emblem complements the Saskatchewan Protective Service Memorial right here in Regina, and reinforces the province’s unwavering commitments to honouring the bravery, the dedication, and service of those who put themselves in harm’s way to protect others.

Mr. Speaker, these individuals — the firefighters, the police officers, the paramedics, and other protective services personnel — embody the very best of our province. Names of the honoured will be recorded in a formal register and etched on the Saskatchewan Protective Services Memorial located in the legislative precinct, ensuring that their sacrifice is permanently remembered and preserved for future generations.

Mr. Speaker, this initiative responds to the calls from families and protective service advocates, many of whom have joined us here today, who have asked for a physical tribute to fallen heroes that family members could take home with them to display. I have been pleased to work with these advocates as we developed this very important initiative. It reflects our shared belief that their bravery must never be forgotten. The province will be engaging with public safety stakeholders to consult on the emblem’s nomination process and eligibility criteria.

To the families of our fallen heroes: your loved ones will always be remembered. Their legacy lives on in the communities they served and in the hearts of a very grateful province. The Saskatchewan Memorial Emblem ensures their legacy of service and sacrifice will be honoured, not just today, but for generations to come. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

 

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