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Premier Brad Wall’s harsh throne speech reveals an immaturity and desperation on the climate change file, say organizers of an upcoming forum.

“I am extremely disappointed with that speech,” said Rachel Malena-Chan, one organizer of Wednesday’s Saskatoon Climate Change Town Hall. “It’s absolutely immature. Saskatchewan people are looking for answers.”

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Another organizer agreed.

“Not everyone agrees with the very backward language Brad Wall used in the throne speech. He needs to be challenged,” sustainable energy consultant Mark Bigland-Pritchard said.

More than 1,000 people have signed an online petition critical of Wall’s comments.

Last Tuesday’s throne speech, read by the lieutenant-governor, outlined the Wall government’s vision for the upcoming legislative session. It included plans to reform health care, education and other areas. Wall also used the opportunity to blast those who “would shut down major parts of Saskatchewan’s economy.”