The provincial arm of the NDP is breaking ranks with their federal counterparts on at least one policy. Federal leader of the NDP Jagmeet Singh voiced and then backed up his support of Prime Minister Trudeau using the emergencies act. MLA Nicole Sauer spoke to the press today and established that her party would support […]
The last week and a half in Saskatchewan has presented changes that have altered the political landscape in the province. Last week Ryan Meili stepped down as the leader of the Provincial NDP Party, and Jim Lemaigre and the Saskatchewan Party won a longtime NDP stronghold in the Athabasca riding was. Tom McIntosh, a professor […]
Trent Wotherspoon announced that he has pulled him name out of the hat to become the new leader of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party. The longtime Regina-MLA announced via Twitter that will not be running to replace Ryan Meili who resigned last week. “I’m not prepared to be away and sacrifice time like that at […]
Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili is expected to announce today that he is stepping down from the post, but will is anticipated that he will remain as the Saskatoon Meewasin MLA. Meili, who won the leadership in 2018, says he will remain in the position until a new leader has been chosen. The 46 year […]
It was a surprise result in last night’s byelection in the Athabasca riding. Sask. Party Jim Lemaigre defeated NDP candidate Georgina Jolibois to win the vacant seat. The NDP had a hold on the Athabasca riding for nearly 25 years. Last night’s results showed that Lemaigre had 1,146 votes while Jolibois had 900 votes. The […]
The provincial NDP feel that Premier Scott Moe should be held accountable for his recent statements about possibly removing restrictions in the near future. The NDP would like to see the legislature recalled for an emergency debate on the Omicron response. NDP Leader Ryan Meili said that the Premier has to face questions if the […]
The provincial NDP government has closed the gap between themselves and the Sask. Party for the first time in nearly five years. According to a poll done by the Angus Reid Institute, the NDP had a 39 per cent approval rating while the Sask. Party had a 48 per cent approval rating. The gap has […]
Following a consultation tour, Social Services and Housing critic Meara Conway has released a report on how to reduce poverty and provide affordable housing in Saskatchewan. The NDP MLA for Regina Elphinstone-Centre visited cities including Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, North Battleford and Prince Albert. Conway says the report has a set a goal to reduce […]
The provincial opposition is offering up a three-point relief plan to help the province’s small and medium-sized businesses cope with the fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, while currently ineligible for any federal support. The three points are Saskatchewan Wage and Rent Subsidy matching the Local Lockdown Program; Proof of Vax Implementation Grant and the […]
The provincial NDP believe that hospitalizations growing in Saskatchewan, staffing shortages and leaked internal modelling are the signs of immediate risk to the health care system. The provincial opposition would like to the see the recommendations from the medical health experts released to the public, to give them a better understanding of what they can […]
