Jordan McPhail

STATEMENT FROM NORTHERN AFFAIRS SHADOW MINISTER JORDAN MCPHAIL

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency made the right decision to ground three aircraft while serious safety concerns are reviewed. The safety of pilots and crews must always come first.

But this decision exposes just how depleted Saskatchewan’s wildfire fleet has become.

At our June 30 news conference, we revealed that eight of SPSA’s 17 wildfire-response aircraft were already grounded, including five air tankers and three bird dog aircraft. Now, three additional bird dogs have been paused as temperatures soar and anxiety rises among so many of my constituents in the North.

Scott Moe’s government must immediately release an emergency plan explaining what aircraft and backup resources are available, where they will be deployed, and how northern communities will be protected if fires escalate.

Northern families cannot be left wondering whether help will arrive if and when they need it most this wildfire season.

Was so great to honour the past and celebrate the future of Ile-a-la-Crosse with my colleagues as we rung in 250 years as a community yesterday.

Hearing from leaders past and present of the importance of community, culture, and language was inspiring and empowering. The messages to the youth, that we all will do and be better by continuing to think of "what can I do to serve my community" is precisely why communities thrive and survive.

Tiniki to the organizers, I had a blast, here is to the next 250 years of continued success!

Stanley Mission had 50 grads yesterday!

Incredible work done by the staff, admin, students, and parents to get these young hearts and minds to the stage.

Incredibly inspiring for the next generation and can't wait to see what you all accomplish.

Congratulations!

I am honoured to address the Senator Myles Venne School Class of 2026 today. I wish each of you the very best in your future endeavours. Congratulations to the graduates, SMVS staff, and the families who support them.