The Income Tax Affordability act was introduced at the Saskatchewan legislature today (Tuesday)

But Opposition NDP leader Carla Beck said Saskatchewan’s $500 affordability cheques are not enough to help struggling families.

“While these cheques are welcome…, the rollout leaves much to be desired,” said Beck in Question Period. “Many will see no relief at all, including every child in this province.”

Beck suggested to have children eligible for the cheques, as a couple without kids will be getting more from the cheques than a single parent with three kids under the plan.

Premier Scott Moe said it’s the strength of the economy that they’re able to provide affordability relief to people.

“In addition to paying down $1 billion of debt here in the province, further saving $50 million, for years into the future.”

Moe said that anyone who does file income taxes in the province can also apply for affordability relief programs, both provincial and federal.

Beck said that the government should make children and families eligible for the program while there’s still time.

Moe said that his government is pleased that they are able to provide these cheques from the extra resource money and for anyone who files income tax in Saskatchewan, that then opens them up to a number of affordability supports.