Racquel Hilbert | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly for Humboldt-Watrous | |
| Assumed office October 28, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Donna Harpauer |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Saskatchewan Party |
| University of Saskatchewan | |
| Profession | Management Civil Engineering |
Racquel Hilbert is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in the 2024 general election, representing Humboldt-Watrous as a member of the Saskatchewan Party.[1]
Early life
Before politics she worked as a teacher and the founder of a drilling company.[2]
Controversies
Racist remark
In April 2025, Hilbert apologized for falsely describing federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh as a 'terrorist' during a March 25 legislative debate. Hilbert later admitted the comment was inaccurate and inappropriate, withdrawing it amid public backlash and condemnation from the Saskatchewan NDP.[3][4] Following her remarks, she was stripped of her legislative committee roles but remains in the Saskatchewan Party caucus. Despite public backlash and calls for her removal, Premier Scott Moe limited disciplinary action, while the legislature later passed a bill recognizing April as Sikh Heritage Month.
References
- "Saskatchewan election 2024 results: Humboldt-Watrous". Global News. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- Salloum, Alec (April 9, 2025). "Saskatchewan Party MLA apologizes for calling federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh 'a terrorist'". Regina Leader-Post. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- Quon, Alexander (9 April 2025). "Sask. Party MLA apologizes for calling Jagmeet Singh a terrorist". CBC.
- Salloum, Alec (11 April 2025). "Saskatchewan premier reprimands MLA for racist remark after Speaker says it 'slipped through'". Regina Leader Post.