politics

The subject of houselessness once again was the major topic of discussion for city council. At a tense meeting yesterday, council voted down a motion that would have seen the city declare a houslessness crisis. Mayor Sandra Masters says a motion like this sounds helpful, but it may not be. “The feedback we have received […]

Premier Scott Moe is ready to use the notwithstanding clause to protect a new rule requiring parental permission for transgender and nonbinary students to use different names or pronouns at school. In the face of a court challenge brought against the new education policy, Moe announced late last week that his provincial government would seek […]

The Sask Party government is forging ahead with its provincial marshal service. The province is now looking for a Chief Marshall to run the service. Once launched in 2026, the Marshal Service will have 70 officers, as well as additional support staff. “As we build the foundation of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service, it’s critical that we […]

By Dylan Robertson Premier Scott Moe’s government is accusing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of damaging relations with India and keeping the provinces in the dark about trade talks. In a letter Moe released Monday, Saskatchewan Trade Minister Jeremy Harrison argued Trudeau is picking a fight with India for domestic political gain and risking access to one of […]

By The Canadian Press Manitoba’s provincial election has been called for Oct. 3. Here’s a look at the leaders of the province’s three parties that have seats in the legislature. Heather Stefanson, Progressive Conservative Leader Age: 53. Born May 11, 1970. Pre-Politics: Political science degree from the University of Western Ontario. Worked as a special […]

A Crown prosecutor said Tuesday ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are not on trial for their political beliefs, but for the means they used to achieve their goal. Tim Radcliffe delivered his opening statement as the pair’s trial got underway at a courthouse in Ottawa, nearly 20 months after police moved in […]

By Stephanie Taylor in Ottawa –The Canadian Press– Canada’s minister for women, gender equality and youth says policies in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick that require parental consent before students under 16 can have schools use their preferred pronouns and names puts transgender and nonbinary kids in a “life-or-death situation.”  And while Marci Ien declined to comment on whether Ottawa […]

There are major shuffles and minor shuffles, this one leans towards the major side. With summer waning, and the legislature due to sit in the fall, this is usually the time to make changes. Premier Scott Moe had a couple of holes to fill with Don Morgan and Dana Skoropad announcing they were not running […]

Saskatchewan is one of only two provinces in the country that is seeing a decrease in per student funding for education. According to a study from the Fraser Institute, when you factor in inflation, per student funding in Saskatchewan has dropped 11.6 percent between 2012 and 2021. Saskatchewan used to lead the country in this […]

A longtime minister for the Saskatchewan Party has announced he is retiring from provincial politics and will not be running in the next election. Don Morgan says it has been a privilege to have represented the Saskatoon Southeast riding since 2003. As one of the longest-serving current ministers in Canada, Morgan has headed Education, Justice and Labour […]