Northern Saskatchewan Member of Parliament Buckley Belanger was in the north this week.

Canada's Secretary of State was holding leader's summits with several northern communities.

Belanger spoke with MBC News about the summits where he says wildfires dominated the discussions.

Northern Saskatchewan Member of Parliament Buckley Belanger was in the north this week.
Canada's Secretary of State was holding leader's summits with several northern communities.
Belanger spoke with MBC News about the summits where he says wildfires dominated the discussions.

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August 7, 2026

MBC News Host: Danielle Dufour

The House of Commons passed an amendment to the Canadian Criminal Code to criminalize forced or coerced sterilization. Bill S-228 received Royal Assent on June 15. The law states that sterilization without legal consent constitutes aggravated assault which carries a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison.

Silvia McKay, one of the first survivors to come forward with her story in 2015, was there when the Bill passed and said, “It was very emotional and overwhelming. All these years I’ve advocated, I’ve always wanted accountability and justice. The sadness only comes because of what happened to me.”

“I was sterilized against my will in 2001. I was 29 years old,” said McKay. “I signed no consent, I said no many times, and nobody listened.”

This occurred at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon.

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August 7, 2026
MBC News Host: Danielle Dufour
The House of Commons passed an amendment to the Canadian Criminal Code to criminalize forced or coerced sterilization. Bill S-228 received Royal Assent on June 15. The law states that sterilization without legal consent constitutes aggravated assault which carries a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison.
Silvia McKay, one of the first survivors to come forward with her story in 2015, was there when the Bill passed and said, &ldquo;It was very emotional and overwhelming. All these years I&rsquo;ve advocated, I&rsquo;ve always wanted accountability and justice. The sadness only comes because of what happened to me.&rdquo;
&ldquo;I was sterilized against my will in 2001. I was 29 years old,&rdquo; said McKay. &ldquo;I signed no consent, I said no many times, and nobody listened.&rdquo;
This occurred at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon.
To continue to read the full story visit <a href="https://www.mbcradio.com/2026/08/survivor-of-forced-sterilization-speaks-out-on-amendment-to-bill-s-228">mbcradio.com</a>

Survivor of Forced Sterilization Speaks Out on Amendment to Bill S-228 with Silvia McKay

Mike Reagan says winning an SJHL championship with the Flin Flon Bombers made him feel the time was right to pursue a new challenge. 

After 19 years with the organization, the Hall of Fame coach is now joining the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League.

He spoke with MBC's Joel Willick about his time in Flin Flon and the new opportunity in the WHL.

Mike Reagan says winning an SJHL championship with the&nbsp;Flin&nbsp;Flon Bombers made him feel the time was right to pursue a new challenge.&nbsp;
After 19 years with the organization, the Hall of Fame coach is&nbsp;now&nbsp;joining the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League.
He spoke with MBC's Joel Willick about his time in Flin Flon and the new opportunity in the WHL.

MP Buckley Belanger speaks with MBC News about northern leaders summits

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