The Saskatchewan NDP’s leader said it was “very inappropriate” by the Saskatchewan Party government to use a photo of two men to promote World AIDS Day on Tuesday. The image, which showed the men standing side by side with the words “HIV is on the rise in Saskatchewan” and “It’s treatable. Get tested”, was taken […]
The COVID-19 pandemic took centre stage during the Saskatchewan legislature’s first question period of the new fall session. Ryan Meili, leader of the Saskatchewan NDP, said instead of committing to further investment and action in the throne speech read on Monday afternoon, he claimed that the premier gave more breathing room to anti-maskers and mused […]
The official opposition wants to see the Saskatchewan Party government create a multi-sectoral task force to work on controlling the spread of COVID-19 in the province. NDP leader Ryan Meili penned a letter to Premier Scott Moe on Monday saying it’s about “protect our communities, hospitals, schools and businesses.” In his opinion, Meili feels the […]
Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili and Education Critic Carla Beck are calling on the Saskatchewan government to create a coordinated plan to keep students and staff safe in schools. This comes as COVID-19 numbers continue to rise rapidly in the province, including amongst school-aged children. Specifically, the NDP is suggesting the government should: ● Introduce […]
Regina University is switching from a Saskatchewan Party seat to a Saskatchewan NDP seat. NDP candidate Aleana Young has defeated incumbent Tina Beaudry-Mellor of the Sask. Party in what was one of the closest races of the 2020 provincial election. It was revealed that Young had a 226-vote lead over Beaudry-Mellor following a 1:00 p.m. […]
The Saskatchewan NDP is projecting wins in three of the “close call” constituencies in Saskatoon and two losses. The second count of the ballots which includes all of the mail-in ballots that arrived by election day began on Wednesday. The final count doesn’t begin until November 7th. NDP Leader Ryan Meili says he has won […]
The NDP candidate for Regina-Lakeview says an NDP government will bring back the Film Employment Tax Credit. Carla Beck says after the Sask. Party cut the tax credit in 2012, there’s been a significant loss to the Saskatchewan film industry. Beck says it has driven people out of the province. “We’ve seen them move to […]
Those wanting to cast their ballot in person during the 2020 provincial election can do so starting Tuesday. The advance polls are open across Saskatchewan from 12:00-8:00 PM every day until Saturday, Oct. 24. Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe is in Saskatoon Tuesday with Saskatoon Riversdale candidate Marv Friesen, who is planning to cast his […]
Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe kicked off Small Businesses Week in the province by saying a re-elected Sask. Party government will support small businesses as they help drive Saskatchewan’s economic recovery. “Small businesses employ nearly 150,000 people in our province and have a total payroll of more than $6 billion,” shared Moe during Monday’s announcement […]
Saskatchewan’s two main political parties are taking jabs at one another Saturday over healthcare. During a campaign stop in Saskatoon on Saturday, NDP leader Ryan Meili chastised the Saskatchewan Party while announcing his party’s plan for healthcare which includes the hiring of new doctors and nurses along with making an investment in mental health. Meili […]
