Saskatchewan NDP Caucus

NDP: Scrap Failed SIS Experiment Now

For Immediate Release: October 12, 2021

New Saskatchewan Income Support Program driving evictions and homelessness

REGINA - In light of increasing rental arrears, evictions and homelessness among Social Services Saskatchewan Income Support clients, Meara Conway, Critic for Social Services, Housing and Human Rights wrote the Social Services Minister Lori Carr to call on the province to suspend the SIS program, return to direct payments of rent to landlords and work on comprehensive housing strategy to connect those in need with supports and shelter they need before winter. 

NDP: SHA warnings demand urgent action

For immediate release: October 8, 2021

SASKATOON - Today, Official Opposition Leader Ryan Meili and Health Critic Vicki Mowat urged Premier Moe and the Sask. Party government to follow the advice given by the medical community on gathering limits and finally request federal help in light of the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s transition to triaging of lifesaving care.

Statement from Official Opposition Leader Ryan Meili in response to Premier Moe’s COVID press conference

For immediate release: October 7, 2021

“Saskatchewan leads all provinces in COVID case rates and death rates. One in seven deaths in this pandemic have occurred in the last month. We are one of two provinces without gathering restrictions leading into this Thanksgiving long weekend. And today, we will once again break new COVID records, as we’ve been doing all week. 

NDP: Ongoing COVID crisis demands government action

REGINA - Today, Official Opposition Leader Ryan Meili called on Premier Moe and the Sask. Party government to reinstate indoor gathering size limits and provide clear public guidance leading into this Thanksgiving weekend. 

NDP: Chaotic Proof-of-Vaccination Plan Leaves Businesses Scrambling and Confused

REGINA - Today, Jobs and Economy Critic Aleana Young addressed the Sask. Party government’s failure to provide timely guidance to local businesses and employees, as the rollout of the proof of vaccination program continues to stumble and flail. 

Isolation requirements needed to protect kids and save the school year

Urgent action needed in schools and classrooms buckling under pressure of 4th wave 

REGINA - Today, Leader of the Official Opposition Ryan Meili, joined by Opposition Education Critic Carla Beck, called on the Sask. Party government to introduce self-isolation requirements for all kids who are close contacts to positive COVID-19 cases. They also called for teachers and school staff to be included in mandatory vaccine requirements and for rapid testing and contact tracing resources to be provided to schools and daycares.