“Back to school is right around the corner, and right now, families are working so hard to make ends meet. But after twenty years of Scott Moe and the Sask. Party providing no relief for climbing gas prices, piling on more taxes and rate hikes, people are falling further behind,” said Trent Wotherspoon, Shadow Minister for Finance.
“The cost-of-living is hitting families in Yorkton and right across the province, and we have a premier who is missing in action when it comes to providing some much-needed relief.”
Since Scott Moe became premier, gas prices in Regina and Saskatoon have shot upwards of 60%, the second and third highest increases in the entire country.
“We don’t know when gas prices are going to go back to normal, but this government would rather have people suck it up and tough it out, all while revenues from the price of oil continue to roll in and boost government revenues,” said Wotherspoon.
Despite the government getting $300 million in additional revenue, Saskatchewan’s deficit has increased to $825 million.
“Families, farms, and small businesses don’t deserve to fall victim to this government's inability to manage finances,” said Wotherspoon.
“With a large, unplanned boost in extra revenue, this government’s top priority should be passing some much-needed savings back to families who are working so incredibly hard but are having to pick between activities and gym shoes for their kids and keeping food in the fridge and the lights on.”
Over the past three years, final budget results have been off by more than $1 billion compared with what was forecast in the first quarter.
“Clearly, it’s time for change.”
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