Saskatchewan kicked off its fall legislative session with a tough-on-crime throne speech presented while a former cabinet minister turned notorious convicted killer sat in the chamber.Colin Thatcher says he was invited by a member of the Saskatchewan Party government.
He says MLA Lyle Stewart is a very good friend and he was happy to accept the invitation.Thatcher, who wore a blazer and bolo tie, was seated next to a provincial police chief as Lt.-Gov. Russell Mirasty delivered the speech focused on cracking down on crime and making Saskatchewan residents feel safe.
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Thatcher spent more than two decades in prison for first-degree murder in the 1983 slaying of his ex-wife — a crime he has always denied.When asked if thinks the government needs tougher crime measures, Thatcher laughed and said “enough” before walking away from reporters.
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