Question Period (28 April 2026)

From Hansard (28 April 2026)

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Legislation regarding Regulation of Grocery Prices

Brittney Senger: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, last week I gave a very lengthy explanation about the role of the provincial government and the role of the federal government when it comes to protecting consumers in Saskatchewan because life in Saskatchewan has become more and more expensive after 20 years of this Sask Party government.

No one should pay more for groceries because the government is turning a blind eye to unfair AI price gouging. That’s why I brought forward my private member’s bill. The Premier and the Sask Party government refuse to pass it into law. It would protect people in grocery stores. It would protect people when they shop online, and so much more.

When people see this government refuse to stand up to companies who profit from unfair AI pricing, it makes you wonder. Who is this government really working for, and what will it take for them to pass Bill 619?

Hon. Tim McLeod: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. And I can ensure the member opposite, this government is working for the people of Saskatchewan. That’s who this government is working for.

Mr. Speaker, through the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority, or the FCAA [Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan], our government is committed to protecting Saskatchewan households and businesses from any unfair or unethical practices. This is work that already happens, Mr. Speaker, under the FCAA. We have legislation in place that largely deals with these concerns.

However, as the Premier said earlier, Mr. Speaker, this is largely dealt with at the federal level through the Competition Bureau, which is why I wrote to the federal minister last week, Mr. Speaker, expressing our concern and our desire to align our legislation in this province with the federal legislation, making sure that all of the people of Saskatchewan and all of the people of Canada are protected from unfair, unethical business practices. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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