SASKATCHEWAN NDP PLANS EMERGENCY MOTION TO FIGHT CHILD POVERTY AS SPRING SITTING BEGINS

Child Poverty Rate Under Scott Moe Higher Than In Any Other Canadian Province
REGINA – The moment the Spring Sitting begins, Carla Beck’s team will be fighting child poverty and proposing major solutions to immediately lower costs for struggling Saskatchewan Families.

Deputy House Leader Kim Breckner said during a news conference Friday that the Official Opposition intends to bring an emergency motion forward on measures desperately needed to lower child poverty. The motion comes as a report this week found 78,000 Saskatchewan children live in poverty, a higher percentage rate than in any other Canadian province.

“If Scott Moe truly cares, he will support our motion and we can have a debate right here in the Legislature,” Breckner told reporters. “No using your majority to block it. No amending the motion to fit your Sask. Party propaganda machine.

“These are kids, they’re living in heartbreaking poverty. What could be more important?”

Breckner recently gave birth to a son, Ian.

“I have a good-paying job but, as a new mom, I can’t imagine what it’s like to not be able to provide for your child,” Breckner said. “To not know where your next meal will come from or whether you’ll be able to keep a roof over your head and pay your bills.”

The report on child poverty from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives made numerous recommendations, including support for rent control, affordable childcare and school nutrition programs.

Carla Beck’s team has a bill before the legislature from the Fall Sitting that would impose rent control immediately to crack down on predatory corporate landlords buying up units and jacking up prices on unsuspecting renters.

“Let’s pass The Rent Control Act the moment we resume sitting,” Breckner said. “Saskatchewan families are looking for hope. They’re looking for a government that’s got their backs, that will take immediate, substantial action to lower their costs and make life more affordable.

“It’s time for change.”

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