The provincial government has announced an investment of over $80 million into long-term care facilities in Saskatchewan. The investment includes new long-term care facilities in Grenfell and La Ronge and more than $7 million in priority renewal projects for over 50 long-term care facilities in the province. Rural and remote health minister Warren Kaeding says […]
Days before the Legislature is set to resume, the Saskatchewan NDP released their “People-First Recovery Plan”, a plan they say focuses on building a healthy society, powered by a strong and diversified economy. NDP Leader Ryan Meili says that the plan addresses areas where the Saskatchewan Party government fell short. “We need a plan to […]
The Regina and District Chamber of Commerce applauds the Saskatchewan government for introducing the Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment. CEO John Hopkins says he’s pleased with the decision that will help a number of businesses in the community. “When we’ve surveyed our members and talked to members, one of the biggest issues that’s out there has […]
Researchers at the University of Saskatoon are receiving $28 million In funding from the provincial and federal governments to help find a vaccine for COVID-19. The U of S’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization- International Vaccine Centre, or VIDO-InterVac, is one of the most advanced infectious disease research facilities in the world. VIDO-InterVac researchers were […]
The provincial government is offering another option for health care workers and other employees providing services during the COVID-19 outbreak when it comes to child care. On Friday morning, the government announced they will be repurposing child care centres in schools to provide child care services for eligible parents and guardians starting on March 23. […]
The Government of Saskatchewan agreed to suspend legislature until further notice due to concerns over COVID-19. Government House Leader, Jeremy Harrison called for the adjournment of the Legislative Assembly in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. The motion was agreed to by all members, ending the sitting. Legislature will reconvene once called upon […]
The Saskatchewan government is looking at how other provinces handle police oversight after years of being criticized for police policing police, but there’s no timeline for potential changes. It’s one of the only provinces without an independent civilian-led agency that investigates police actions that result in injury or death. Some groups also look at allegations […]
Earlier this week, it was announced that the Supreme Court will hear Saskatchewan’s case against the federally-imposed carbon tax on December 5, 2019. Regina-Wascana MP Ralph Goodale has responded to the news, saying the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal’s 3-2 decision back in May was a strong one. It was a decision the provincial government announced […]
After Friday’s Ontario Court of Appeal decision that the federal carbon tax is constitutional, the Saskatchewan government responded with a statement expressing their disappointment in the result. The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled 4-1 in favour of the federal government, but the Ontario provincial government have announced they will appeal. The following statement was made […]
The provincial government has created a new Income Assistance Advisory Group to aid with income assistance programming for social services. The group, consisting of seven members, will offer feedback and advice for the development of income assistance policies, programs and services to best serve vulnerable people in the province. Members appointed by the government to the advisory […]
