The provincial government is outlining its agenda for the upcoming session of the Legislature by delivering the throne speech. The speech entitled “A New Decade of Growth” says two goals in the speech being delivered by Lieutenant-Governor Russell Mirasty are for a population of 1.4 million and for 100,000 more jobs to be created in […]
After a 40 day federal election campaign followed by a vote, on Wednesday Saskatchewan turns its attention to the provincial government and opposition NDP as the fall session of the 28th Legislature begins. Premier Scott Moe’s agenda will be outlined when Lieutenant Governor Russell Mirasty delivers the Throne Speech Wednesday afternoon. With one year to […]
The leader of Saskatchewan’s opposition has taken Premier Scott Moe to task over his letter to the Prime Minister. Provincial NDP Leader Ryan Meili feels the premier showed a lack of leadership in his call for the Trudeau minority government to scrap the carbon tax, help get Saskatchewan products to market and make equalization payments […]
Saskatchewan has the best solar exposure in the country and it needs to be put to good use. That from NDP Leader Ryan Meili in reaction to the news that SaskPower’s net metering program has reached its cap, meaning no more customers can take advantage of it for solar installations and premium credits. SaskPower said […]
Premier Scott Moe spoke at the Regina Chamber of Commerce Tuesday about the upcoming federal election. Moe stated in his speech that the country is at a crossroads, and can either pick a path of unity and pride in the Canadian economy, or one where provinces only compete for their interests. He said he feels […]
Premier Scott Moe is concerned with the layoffs announced by Nutrien to its work force at their Allan, Vanscoy and Lanigan mines. The decision was made public earlier this week after the company chose to close down the three facilities for eight weeks starting in November. The premier talked about the importance to stay engaged […]
The Saskatchewan NDP are calling on the Moe government to stop standing in the way of a province-wide suicide prevention strategy, and act to ensure that people struggling with mental health and addictions challenges get the help they need. “The suicide rate in Saskatchewan is among the worst in the country, and continues to rise,” said […]
Provincial NDP leader Ryan Meili is once again calling for a pair of Saskatchewan Party MLA’s to resign seeing they are also candidates for the Conservatives in the upcoming federal election. Meili says both Corey Tochor (toker) and Warren Steinley should resign before August 6 with byelections being called. If they don’t, Premier Moe doesn’t […]
The leader of Saskatchewan’s opposition feels this province needs to follow the example of Alberta and appoint an independent pipeline regulator. Ryan Meili says the Husky Oil Pipeline spill into the North Saskatchewan River is proof the current system isn’t good enough. Meili says Saskatchewan needs an evidence-based approach to pipeline inspections and order the […]
The provincial opposition is not happy with the newly announced Saskatchewan Income Support program. Opposition Leader Ryan Meili said how the plan only offers tweaks to the existing social assistance program, instead of coming up with a proper poverty reduction strategy. The program is meant to be simpler, transparent, client friendly and have more features that […]
