The provincial NDP are calling on the province to support their plan for a safe Saskatchewan summer. NDP leader Ryan Meili says they are calling for the PST to be waived on restaurant meals and live entertainment, as well as dropping provincial park gate fees. During Question Period Thursday, Premier Scott Moe says there is […]
The Saskatchewan NDP has proposed a few measures they hope the Saskatchewan Party government will consider implementing for summer 2021. Those suggestions include: • Waive all provincial park gate fees for Saskatchewan residents for the 2021 summer season, in advance of the May long weekend; • Re-introduce the Gradworks program to support jobs for young […]
Members of the Legislative Assembly went back and forth during Tuesday’s question period on a request from NDP Finance Critic Trent Wotherspoon for government to remove the provincial sales tax on construction labour. Wotherspoon believes this is a solution that could stop the economy from being held back during a crucial time when people need […]
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili says he’s happy to receive a report from a panel that outlines the party’s defeat in the 2020 provincial election. The report indicates that some of the issues surrounding the fall campaign included lower support in rural parts of the province and organizational challenges. Meili says they have some work […]
A private member’s bill from the NDP on suicide prevention has passed in the provincial Legislature. The bill was introduced by addictions and mental health critic Doyle Vermette, which is the third time he has introduced this legislation. The last time this legislation was defeated, it led to the “Walking with our Angels” protest that […]
NDP Seniors’ Critic Matt Love has been challenging the government on their handling of long-term care in the province. During Monday’s question period, Love questioned why the government did not do what was required to help seniors in long-term care during the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted in particular the COVID-19 outbreak at Extendicare Parkside in […]
The provincial NDP leaders in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba are urging their provincial governments to sign the federal government’s full AgriStability proposal. The call was made during a virtual media conference on Thursday with Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili, Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley. The premiers of the prairie […]
The NDP is challenging the Saskatchewan Party government for not telling the full story when it comes to the province’s fight against COVID-19 in intensive care and acute care units. Opposition Party Leader Ryan Meili said on Friday there are two different stories being told by the government when it comes to the pandemic. He […]
Premier Scott Moe says he will not be loaning Saskatchewan health care workers to Ontario. The statement comes after a formal request on Friday morning from Ontario Premier Doug Ford to other provinces and territories to aid in Ontario’s health care system as it combats a third wave of COVID-19. Following Friday’s question period at […]
NDP MLA Aleana Young believes the minimum wage topic in Saskatchewan should not be as controversial as it is. She brought the conversation to question period on Tuesday where she said there’s a need to establish a $15 per hour minimum wage in the province. Saskatchewan has the lowest minimum wage in Canada at $11.45. […]
