NDP Critic for Diversity Equality and Human Rights David Forbes made the following statement:
“On behalf of the NDP Caucus, I am proud to join people across Saskatchewan marking the Day of Pink. It is not only a day to raise awareness but, more importantly to recommit to putting an end to bullying in our province.
“First established ten years ago in 2007 by two Nova Scotia teenagers in order to support a student being bullied at their school, the Pink Shirt Movement continues to be recognized each year to help change the culture around bullying.
“Too many of our youth remain at risk of violence and abuse at school, and many experience bullying in the workplace or in our communities. Today is a reminder that we must all take a stand and refuse to allow bullying in all of its forms including homophobia, transphobia, racism, religious bigotry and sexism, to continue in our communities.
“Beyond wearing pink today, we must continue our work every day to call out bullying wherever and whenever we see it.
“In the NDP caucus, we will continue to push for action from the government to bring an end to bullying and to implement anti-bullying measures such as giving all Saskatchewan students the right to form Gay-Straight Alliances in their schools.
“By working to bring an end to bullying, we are laying the groundwork to create safer spaces for all Saskatchewan people.”
Poor working conditions, favouritism, $300K travel nurse pay at issue
REGINA - Today, the Official Opposition released a letter signed by 49 emergency room nurses in Saskatoon. The letter slams the Sask. Party government for failing to support Saskatchewan nurses and curb the province’s reliance on expensive out-of-province travel nurses.
REGINA - Today, Official Opposition Critic for First Nations and Métis Relations Betty Nippi-Albright hosted a Day of Action with Indigenous leaders from Nekaneet First Nation, Yellow Quill First Nation, Waterhen Lake First Nation, Onion Lake Cree Nation, Carry The Kettle First Nation, Key First Nation and the residential school support team from Yorkton Tribal Council. Together, they continue to draw attention to the Sask. Party government’s disregard for the Duty to Consult process.
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Records show former Sask. Party Finance Minister lobbied for Calgary surgery scheme on behalf of a major Sask. Party donor
REGINA - Today, the Official Opposition grilled the Premier and his Minister of Health after the Minister misled the public, claiming that he had not been lobbied by a former Sask. Party MLA when Saskatchewan's official lobbyist logs show the exact opposite.