Premier Scott Moe touted Saskatchewan’s economic prosperity and role in global energy and food security in a speech to business leaders in Saskatoon today. Moe spoke at a luncheon hosted by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, saying the province’s resource industry, including potash and uranium, are proving essential at home and abroad. His comments come […]
Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty outlined the provincial government’s priorities for the second session of the 29th Legislative Assembly during his Throne Speech Wednesday afternoon. Some of the highlights include encouraging and attracting new investment in the province by enhancing the Saskatchewan Value-Added Agriculture Incentive, Providing financing to Indigenous businesses through a new Saskatchewan Indigenous Investment […]
While much of the focus during the Saskatchewan Legislature’s two-week sitting will primarily be focused on COVID-19, SARM is looking forward to discussing farm issues with the provincial government whenever possible during the session. President Ray Orb says a major issue for SARM continues to be the federal carbon tax, something the provincial government remains […]
The Throne Speech laid out by the provincial government Monday missed the point, according to the Sask. NDP. The speech focused on the province’s COVID-19 response and how the Sask. Party is going to fill campaign promises. NDP Leader Ryan Meili says the government painted a false picture of the current situation in Saskatchewan. “There […]
A short two-week session of the Saskatchewan Legislature is underway with the first item of business being the reading of the throne speech. That speech which is entitled “Strong Saskatchewan” was delivered by Lieutenant-Governor Russ Mirasty on Monday afternoon. Mirasty started the speech by saying the government thanks residents for working together to contain the […]
A shortened fall session in the Saskatchewan Legislature begins on Monday. Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty will deliver the speech from the Throne Monday afternoon. Before that a new speaker of the house will be elected. In a news release sent out earlier this month, the province said that to help protect everyone from COVID-19 the […]
Regina’s mayor has concerns following Wednesday’s throne speech by the Liberal government. While he understands they are statements of intent and are not legislated changes yet, he feels there are “missed opportunities”. Reflecting on the throne speech and how it affects citizens of his city, Fougere said it’s important for the government to focus on […]
OTTAWA – The minority Liberal government has unveiled what it calls an “ambitious plan for an unprecedented reality” that pledges to create over one million jobs and expand or introduce benefit programs and supports for nearly every sector of society. But while today’s throne speech makes it clear the Liberals intend to make good on […]
The minority Liberal government has unveiled what it calls an “ambitious plan for an unprecedented reality” that pledges to create over one million jobs and expand or introduce benefit programs and supports for nearly every sector of society. But while Wednesday’s throne speech makes it clear the Liberals intend to make good on earlier promises […]
With the Throne Speech expected from Ottawa on Wednesday, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business is hoping there will be good news for small businesses across Saskatchewan. CFIB spokesperson Marilyn Braun-Pollon says small businesses need to know whether or not the federal government is behind them. “We’re going to be monitoring the throne speech and […]
