The Saskatchewan NDP are calling on the government to adopt a “Last Mile” strategy to ensure all Saskatchewan residents have access to a COVID-19 vaccine. The opposition points to an Angus Reid poll showing Saskatchewan has the highest vaccine hesitancy in the country, and claims that demand is plateauing. NDP Leader Ryan Meili says more […]
As the school year draws to a close and school divisions prepare their budget submissions, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the government to prevent any unnecessary cuts. NDP Education Critic Carla Beck says the funding laid out by the province isn’t going to be enough heading into next year. “Boards have used all but, […]
The Saskatchewan government is debating a private member’s bill aimed at introducing “bubble zones” for those entering abortion clinics in the province. The bill was introduced by Saskatoon- University MLA Jennifer Bowes, who says women shouldn’t be scared to access something they’re legally entitled too. “Women are accessing their constitutionally protected right to healthcare services, […]
The Saskatchewan NDP is hoping to provide paid sick leave for workers in the province. A private members bills being proposed by NDP Labour Critic Jennifer Bowes is aimed at providing 10 days of sick leave during non-Covid times and 14 days during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Bowes says protecting employees during a pandemic […]
The Saskatchewan NDP is looking for answers after a Saskatchewan-born infant was allegedly denied health care coverage due to being born to an immigrant mother. Ms. Pereira is an Indian citizen who came to Canada on a student visa in 2018, her son was born in Regina in August of 2020. She claims that her […]
The Saskatchewan NDP are calling on the government to do more to protect students and school staff as the end of the school year approaches. NDP Education Critic Carla Beck says teachers around the province continue to push to be prioritized in the vaccine rollout. “Prioritize vaccination for school staff, this is something a growing […]
The Saskatchewan NDP called out the province’s COVID-19 strategy, saying they failed to contain the spread and protect jobs. Their comments come after a StatsCan report showed Saskatchewan with the worst job record in the country. NDP Leader Ryan Meili says the StatsCan report, and the latest COVID-19 numbers have left the province in a […]
Reaction is beginning to come in from around Saskatchewan after Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer announced the 2021/22 provincial budget Tuesday afternoon. Related: Harpauer presents a $2.6 billion deficit budget with record investments in healthcare, education and social services Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association: Job creation and a step toward economic recovery are two […]
The Saskatchewan NDP are calling for the province to create a plan to put people to work in green jobs. NDP leader Ryan Meili says that plan starts with a Saskatchewan commitment to reducing greenhouse gases and playing its part in Canada’s global commitments. Meili wants a Saskatchewan plan that ensures funds from carbon pricing […]
The Saskatchewan NDP is asking the provincial government to include a robust job plan in the upcoming budget. NDP Jobs Critic Aleana Young says the government needs to show real leadership during this second wave. “Rare press conferences, and word salads, are cold comfort to the people of this province,” said Young. “We don’t need […]
