REGINA - Today, Official Opposition Leader Carla Beck responded to Sask. Party Finance Minister Donna Harpauer’s decision to spend nearly $8,000 on a private plane to attend a chamber of commerce lunch days after she tabled a provincial budget containing 32 new taxes and fees.
SASKATOON - Today, Official Opposition Health Critic Vicki Mowat was joined by the family of Morgan Buyaki and the Isaac Foundation to call on the provincial government to expedite coverage of Morgan’s potentially life-saving NUCALA medication and to create the promised provincial rare disease strategy.
LLOYDMINSTER - Today, Official Opposition Leader Carla Beck stopped at the giant red survey stakes on the Saskatchewan-Alberta border in Lloydminster to illustrate the Sask. Party government’s inaction on the affordability crisis. She called on the government to follow the example of numerous other provinces like Alberta and enact measures to provide affordability relief to Saskatchewan families.
KAMSACK - Today, Official Opposition Caucus Chair and Critic for Seniors Matt Love joined hundreds of concerned residents in Kamsack to demand action on the closure of all acute care beds at the Kamsack hospital.
REGINA - Today, the Bank of Canada announced the largest single interest rate increase since 1998, adding more pressure to already cash-strapped Saskatchewan families. Official Opposition Leader Carla Beck called on Premier Scott Moe to act on the crushing cost of living and provide immediate affordability relief to Saskatchewan people.
The announcement leaves homeowners with a 16.8% higher bill next month
REGINA - Today, Official Opposition Critic for SaskEnergy Erika Ritchie and Critic for SaskPower Aleana Young called on the Sask. Party government to scrap their proposed 23% utility rate hike announced in a surprise press release and give Saskatchewan families a much-needed break.