“Wishing the premier and everyone in Saskatchewan who has contracted COVID-19 a speedy recovery. The premier has his booster dose, which puts him in a good position to recover quickly. We know Omicron is spreading rapidly through our communities - if you haven't yet gotten your shot, book yours today.
NDP: Fire failing Education Minister
A minister that gambles with children’s safety and lies to the public isn’t fit for the job
In light of a pattern of questionable behaviour from Saskatchewan’s Education Minister and his recent comments misrepresenting consultation with education sector stakeholders, Official Opposition Critic Carla Beck called on Premier Scott Moe to replace Minister Duncan with someone who will do their job.
NDP: Create a Safe Schools Strategy to save the school year
REGINA - In light of a growing list of schools impacted by the Omicron variant in the first week of school and the lack of any plan from the Sask. Party, Official Opposition Leader Ryan Meili and Opposition Education Critic Carla Beck announced the Opposition’s Safe Schools Strategy with concrete measures to reduce sickness, curb transmission, and ensure safety in our schools.
Statement from Official Opposition Education Critic Carla Beck to the Minister of Education’s press availability
With the benefit of having weeks to prepare and study how Omicron spread through other provinces, today we expected the Sask. Party government to outline a back-to-school plan to keep students safe. There was no plan at all.
NDP: As Omicron hits Saskatchewan, Scott Moe throws in the towel
SASKATOON - In light of today’s announcement that the Premier will not be implementing any new health measures to address the Omicron fifth wave, despite COVID case numbers doubling over 24 hours, Official Opposition Leader Ryan Meili called on the Premier ramp up, not water down public health measures that keep Saskatchewan people safe.
NDP: Don't wait until it's too late — implement proactive Omicron protections now
Modelling shows risk of Saskatchewan hospitals overwhelmed without new measures
REGINA - In light of new modelling presented by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC), Official Opposition Leader Ryan Meili called on the Sask. Party government to act on advice from medical experts and proactively implement gathering and capacity limits to protect Saskatchewan people from the Omicron variant.