On Tuesday, the Legislature voted on a motion moved by Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill asking the Legislature to endorse their most recent update to their healthcare plan, which is the same as the one released in 2009.
“The healthcare workers I talk to on a daily basis are the ones actually putting patients first — and doing it in spite of this government that mistreats workers, ignores daily crises, and prioritizes political spin over actually helping people who need support,” said Meara Conway, Shadow Minister of Health.
“It’s been four years since these workers have seen a raise, but instead of putting them or the patients they serve first, the Premier and Minister spend more time defending their highly paid pals at the provincial health authority. It’s time for change.”
Healthcare workers have spent years without a contract, and have gone years without a raise, while compensation for the board members and Saskatchewan Healthcare Authority leadership, which is full of Scott Moe political allies, has continued to increase.
“This plan leaves women behind,” said Jacqueline Roy, Shadow Minister of Women’s Health.
“Women are still being forced to leave Saskatchewan for cancer diagnostics. Women face growing barriers to pregnancy care because of shortages. Survivors in Prince Albert are being left without support after Jeremy Cockrill vetoed funding for sexual assault nurse examiners. We could go on.
“Too many women are struggling to access basic care close to home — from menopause to primary care to timely diagnostics.
“This isn’t a plan — it’s the latest Sask. Party deflection from their 20 years of failure.”
Leaked documents obtained by the Saskatchewan NDP reveal that Scott Moe vetoed additional funding requested in the 2026 budget for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners.
“After 20 years of putting patients and healthcare last, Scott Moe and Jeremy Cockrill are hoping to distract the people of Saskatchewan by putting a new cover on an old plan,” Conway said.
“It’s time for new ideas, it’s time for big, bold change and that’s exactly what Carla Beck’s team will deliver.”
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