SASK. PARTY INACTION ON CHILDCARE WILL COST JOBS

REGINA – The federal government has renewed its $10/day daycare program for another five years, benefiting families across Canada. But Saskatchewan was missing from the list of provinces that signed on.

Affordable, accessible childcare is critical for families and the economy. Without it, parents struggle to work, and communities suffer.

“The Sask. Party government failed to act on tariffs, refused to join the national school food program, and now they’re ignoring a childcare crisis,” said Joan Pratchler, Shadow Minister for Childcare and Early Learning. “They should be ashamed.”

Childcare centers, many of which are non-profits, rely on this funding to stay open and support local jobs — especially in rural areas. Without it, families and entire communities will be left scrambling.

On February 17, childcare advocates wrote to Minister Hindley urging action, but months later, there’s still no response.

“The Sask. Party needs to stop hiding and do its job,” said Pratchler. “The Sask. Party must immediately sign the childcare deal and save these jobs.”

-30-

Latest posts

KEVIN WEEDMARK REFUNDS TAXPAYERS FOR JOURNALISM GRANT HIS PAPER RECEIVED

KEVIN WEEDMARK REFUNDS TAXPAYERS FOR JOURNALISM GRANT HIS PAPER RECEIVED The Moosomin-Montmartre MLA Continues Hiding From Media As Questions Grow

REGINA – Today, more questions about embattled MLA Kevin Weedmark have been raised following the release of an article from Grasslands News about his privately owned and operated newspaper, The World Spectator.

BRIGHTON RESIDENTS LEFT IN THE DARK: CARLA BECK'S TEAM CALLS OUT MLA KEN CHEVELDAYOFF OVER PHANTOM SCHOOLS

SASKATOON— Carla Beck's team, joined by local Brighton resident Dr. Sarah Chomicki, is calling on Scott Moe to fulfill his government's broken promises and immediately get to work on a neighborhood school for the rapidly growing community of Brighton.

NEW DATA SHOWS THAT SASKATCHEWAN HAS THE HIGHEST CHILD FOOD BANK USAGE IN CANADA

Beck Commits To School Nutrition Program, Doing All She Can To End Child Poverty
REGINA – Carla Beck’s team is sounding the alarms on new data showing more children in Saskatchewan are forced to rely on the food bank than anywhere else in Canada.

CARLA BECK GOVERNMENT WOULD RESTORE DIRECT-TO-LANDLORD RENT PAYMENTS AS MOOSE JAW FACES RISING HOMELESSNESS

More Affordable Housing, Rent Control Also Part Of Plan Being Developed By Beck’s Team
MOOSE JAW – Carla Beck’s team is in Moose Jaw today committing that, should they form the next provincial government, her team will restore direct-to-landlord rent payments for Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) and Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) clients.

NDP Caucus Office