The Saskatchewan government is shutting down more services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Scott Moe says part of this is due to the fact that is he is concerned some people returning from international travel were not following the 14-day self-isolation policy. “These measures need to be taken and taken seriously. There […]
The Saskatchewan Government released a scaled back version of its budget on Wednesday for the upcoming fiscal year. The province plans to spend $14.15 billion, which is an increase of 3.1%. No revenue forecast was provided at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic impacting world markets. In a news release, Finance Minister Donna Harpauer […]
The economic impact of COVID-19 has had an effect on the Saskatchewan budget. Finance Minister Donna Harpauer will deliver what the Saskatchewan Party is calling a “scaled-back” budget on Wednesday as expenses will be tabled, but not revenues. Premier Scott Moe was asked by reporters following Question Period on Tuesday why his government is taking […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is due to address the nation again on Monday after a weekend that saw health officials strengthen their tone on COVID-19 as provinces took more drastic measures to stem the virus’s spread. News of Trudeau’s press conference, which is scheduled for 11 a,m Saskatchewan time, came hours after cabinet ministers left […]
The speculation of a spring election in Saskatchewan can end. Premier Scott Moe is releasing a statement in which he says his government will remain focused on providing a strong, stable government and addressing the health and economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and that he will not be calling voters to the polls […]
NDP leader Ryan Meili says Premier Scott Moe should be embarrassed by the actions of his education minister and that he should perhaps find another one. Meili made the statement Wednesday after Gordon Wyant made remarks about both the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and its president Patrick Maze. “If they don’t return, Mr. Speaker, then Pat […]
The leader of Saskatchewan’s NDP wants a two-week delay in the presentation of the provincial budget, but Premier Scott Moe says Finance Minister Donna Harpauer will bring the document down as scheduled on March 18th. Meili feels with the global impact of COVID-19 still strong that the consequences for Saskatchewan people haven’t really been felt […]
It’s not known if Premier Scott Moe will have Saskatchewan voters go to the polls in October or earlier. When the election is finally announced, Wexit Saskatchewan is looking to have its name on ballots across the province. The party seeks to have official status for the election and are awaiting approval on it. Whether […]
“Sooner than soon, but not as soon as very, very, very soon.” That’s what Premier Scott Moe told reporters on Thursday at the Saskatchewan legislature when asked on when a provincial election will take place. On Wednesday, Moe said “very, very soon” at the legislature when speaking about the upcoming election, however he didn’t commit to […]
Could there be a spring election in Saskatchewan? It turned out to be one of the main discussion topics on Monday at the Saskatchewan Legislature as NDP leader Ryan Meili asked for more clarity from Premier Scott Moe on the matter. Initially, an election date has been set for October 26. However Premier Scott Moe suggested […]
