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Sask. Party challenges NDP candidate policy on energy sector

Oct 5, 2020 | 9:53am

One day after the NDP went after a former Saskatoon Eastview for the Saskatchewan Party for views on the COVID-19 pandemic shared on social media, the Sask. Party is questioning views displayed by the NDP candidate for Regina Elphinstone. In now-deleted Facebook posts from 2018, Meara Conway has been quoted being critical of the western […]

NDP Commit to Investments in Schools that will Address Over-Crowded Classrooms

Oct 1, 2020 | 2:18pm

The Provincial NDP announced a commitment of $125 million dollars towards over-crowding in classrooms, on Thursday, if elected at the end of the month. NDP Leader Ryan Meili says this will help school divisions with under-staffing, allowing them to hire hundreds more teachers, educational assistants and caretakers. Meili states that Scott Moe will tell you […]

Sask. Party promising power rebates while NDP talks education funding as campaigning continues on Thursday

Oct 1, 2020 | 10:02am

The provincial election campaign continues on Thursday with the two main parties both making significant announcements. Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe said on Thursday morning from Regina that a re-elected Sask. Party would provide a one-year, ten per cent rebate on electricity charges for all SaskPower customers. The rebate will be applied automatically to all […]

NDP commits to building hospital, second bridge in Prince Albert if elected

Sep 30, 2020 | 5:25pm

After being in Saskatoon Wednesday morning, NDP leader Ryan Meili then visited Prince Albert in the afternoon and pledged that a New Democratic government would do two things that matter to families in Prince Albert. One is building a new bridge and the second being the building of a complete, new hospital for the city. […]

NDP launches provincial election campaign

Sep 29, 2020 | 12:54pm

The provincial NDP launched their campaign Tuesday morning in front of the Legislature. NDP Leader Ryan Meili says his party aims to put people first, while Scott Moe’s government is one that will make costly and dangerous cuts to education and health care budgets during the COVID-19 pandemic. “New Democrats are committed to a different […]

NDP plan to protect rural health care if elected

Sep 25, 2020 | 4:13pm

The Saskatchewan NDP says they have come up with a plan that will protect rural health in the province. Friday, NDP Leader Ryan Meili says it’s time for a government that takes rural health care seriously. Meili committed to repairing what he called years of Sask. Party under funding of rural health care, which he […]

Libs, NDP reach deal on COVID-19 aid, averting election

Sep 25, 2020 | 3:14pm

The minority Liberal government has reached a deal with the New Democrats over legislation to support workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, securing the backing needed to survive a confidence vote on the throne speech. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Friday the agreement now includes widening workers’ access to sick-leave benefits during the pandemic. A component […]

‘It’s not a throne speech that I would support’: Premier Moe concerned by Liberal plan

Sep 23, 2020 | 5:31pm

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe did not seem confident when speaking about the Liberal government’s speech from the throne on Wednesday at the Saskatchewan legislature. He said the throne speech possesses “a number of vague promises” that consist of plans they have announced in the past, and in his opinion, does not address any of the […]

NDP education critic calls on gov’t to prioritize substitute recruitment and retention

Sep 14, 2020 | 5:51pm

Carla Beck, who serves as the Saskatchewan NDP’s education critic, believes now is the time for the Saskatchewan government to prioritize substitute teacher and educational assistant recruitment and retention. On Monday during an online conference call with media, she said the government can do this by providing funding for cohorting, contracts and sick pay. “Especially […]

Sask. NDP promising lower insurance premiums if elected this fall

Sep 10, 2020 | 10:22am

The Saskatchewan NDP is committed to reducing auto insurance premiums and providing a $100 rebate to every SGI rate payer if elected as the next government this fall. Meili told reporters Thursday morning that they would reduce Saskatchewan’s auto insurance rate by seven per cent, or $85 per year. Party Leader Ryan Meili made the […]

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