Introduction of Guests (25 March 2026)

From Hansard (25 March 2026)

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University Students

Blaine McLeod: — Mr. Speaker, sometimes surprises are the nicest things that you have in life, and today I had one of those. Went for lunch downstairs and I ran into a group of university students, one of whom I knew and was involved with and engaged on a number of projects then. So here’s my opportunity to introduce them to the House.

I’ll start with the one that I know the best, Mason Hausermann. And just wave while I introduce you, Mason. He’s an M.A. [Master of Arts] candidate as a historian studying the military and political history of Canada. And Mason has been actively engaged and involved with the pedestal work that happens in Victoria Park, where the stories of individuals and war battles are displayed with a QR [quick response] code. If you haven’t checked it out, you should.

He’s a Kamsack native — shout to his MLA [Member of the Legislative Assembly] — and he has just finished an internship at the Regina Royal Canadian Legion Branch 001. And you heard that right: 001, the very first Legion in the province, soon to celebrate their 100th anniversary this summer. We have more to say on that in time. And he’s now finishing his internship at the RCMP Heritage Centre. Thanks for being here today, Mason.

Prabhjot Singh Sabharwal — I think I did justice to it — from India, majoring in engineering at the university. Brendan Munro, majoring in history. And I said, did you grow up in this area? And he said, Regina, all 22 years. Thank you for being here and studying here.

Aleena Alam, an Honours candidate, international studies with a focus on international affairs, bridging the gap in the weaponization of geopolitical memory. What an interesting field of study at this point in the life of our world. And Aleena said to me, “I’m a third-culture kid.” And her friends corrected her, “Actually it’s four.” She was born in India, lived in Saudi Arabia, the UK [United Kingdom], and now studying in Canada. So a fourth-culture kid.

And Meerub Ashraf, majoring in business and religious studies. Here from Regina is her home. And we welcome you to this, your Legislative Assembly. And I ask all members to give them a good round of applause as welcome. Thank you.