Bill 612, The Lower Power Bills and Car Insurance Act, was formally introduced Thursday after Scott Moe’s House Leader played political games to try to block the legislation on Wednesday.
“Stop the political games and stop the rate hike,” said Carla Beck, Saskatchewan NDP Leader. “Hardworking people are struggling to get by – they can’t afford more Scott Moe rate hikes.
“The government cares so little they tried to block our legislation. If they were listening to the people of Saskatchewan, they would pass our bill today and save people money.”
The bill, if passed, would require both SaskPower and SGI to disregard their proposed rate increases in 2026 and 2027 until the Rate Review Panel can provide a recommendation to the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
The bill would also require the Minister of Crown Investment Corp. (CIC) to include a five-year projection for rate increases in its annual reports for each subsidiary Crown held by CIC.
Last Month, Leader Carla Beck, SGI Shadow Minister Darcy Warrington, and SaskPower Shadow Minister Aleana Young — who presented the bill — wrote to every member of the Legislature, urging them to support the bill, stop the rate hikes, and make life more affordable for people across Saskatchewan.
“This legislation is common sense, and I expect Sask. Party MLAs to help people lower their bills, and provide their constituents some much-needed cost-of-living relief,” said Young. “Nobody can afford a power rate hike at a time like this.”
The Sask. Party’s proposed rate increase means nearly every driver in Saskatchewan — 98 per cent — will see their premiums go up this June.
“Drivers should not be left footing the bill for this government’s mismanagement,” Warrington added. “Cars and trucks aren’t luxuries in this province. We aren’t in Toronto.
“It’s time for change.”
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