Saskatchewan’s deputy premier and minister in charge of liquor sales, Don McMorris, has resigned from cabinet after he was charged with impaired driving on Friday. McMorris has also left the Saskatchewan Party caucus. “I have no words to describe how sorry I am to my family, to my colleagues and to all the people of Saskatchewan for my actions. But saying sorry is not enough,” McMorris said in an apology. McMorris was returning home from a cottage in the Fort Qu’Appelle region when he was pulled over in a construction zone near White City, a community about 10 kilometres east of Regina. He is the minister responsible for provincial insurer SGI and the liquor and gaming authority, SLGA, said he will leave the government caucus while dealing with the criminal charge. He will also be seeking counselling. “I never should have gotten behind the wheel after drinking. I know better,” said McMorris. “I am very sorry and take responsibility for my actions.” Premier Brad Wall said McMorris’s conduct was unacceptable and that he immediately taken the resignation.
