Saskatchewan NDP Caucus

Sask. Party blocks NDP fines for organizing anti-mask protests

REGINA – Over the weekend, Sask. Party MLAs voted against stronger fines for organizers breaking provincial health orders around mass gatherings. 

On Saturday, May 1, Official Opposition Deputy Leader Nicole Sarauer moved amendments to  Bill 23 - The Emergency Planning Amendment Act. These amendments proposed a specific offense for organizing a protest in contravention of public health measures with a fine of not less than $10,000. On Friday, April 20, Sarauer wrote the government to inform them of her intent to introduce these amendments.

NDP Private Member’s Bill on Suicide Prevention Passes In SK legislature

Vermette: This is a win for all the families who have been fighting for stronger supports

REGINA – Today, the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan passed Bill 601, The Saskatchewan Strategy for Suicide Prevention Act, 2021 introduced by NDP Opposition Critic for Mental Health and Addictions Doyle Vermette. Vermette has long advocated for the implementation of a suicide prevention strategy in the province and was elated by the passing of the bill.

Meili calls on Moe to introduce paid sick leave in Saskatchewan to protect workers and contain COVID-19 variants

REGINA - With the vast majority of outbreaks in Saskatchewan linked to workplaces and Saskatoon on “red alert” for COVID-19 variants, NDP Leader Ryan Meili called on the Premier today to enact paid sick leave in Saskatchewan.

Internal report shows Sask. Party failed to act to keep seniors safe

REGINA – Today, the Official Opposition released an internal Saskatchewan Health Authority report compiled from a visit by SHA officials to Extendicare Parkside on December 2, 2020. The report flags inconsistencies and lack of PPE available to staff, in addition to concerns raised by frontline workers that they were being “harassed” by the employer if they reported feeling ill and self-isolated at home.

Meili calls on Moe to heed call from doctors, nurses and families, calls on him to tour Regina ICU together

REGINA - The calls for Premier Moe to see first-hand what is happening in Regina’s ICUs in growing as Saskatchewan hit another record over the weekend for ICU admissions.

“Why?” – Sask. Family left stranded without care due to lack of ICU beds

REGINA – Today, the Official Opposition raised the voices of the family members of Richard Baron, an oncology patient waiting for urgent surgical care, demanding the Sask. Party government immediately address Saskatchewan’s overflowing ICUs. 

In April, Richard Baron was diagnosed with brain cancer which had spread to his lungs. Richard first needs surgery before he can start oncological treatments. However, his family was informed yesterday his urgent surgery was no longer possible, as Regina’s Intensive Care Units are too full. The family has been left hanging with no firm timelines for surgery.