Today is the 75th anniversary of the historic election that first swept Tommy Douglas into government in Saskatchewan. The NDP is celebrating Douglas’ legacy and 75 years of putting people first across the province.
“Tommy Douglas will forever be known as the father of medicare and one of the all-time greatest Canadians. As a doctor and the leader of the party that bears Tommy’s legacy, I’m inspired every day by the positive impact that his people-first vision has had on families all across our province,” said NDP Leader Ryan Meili.
Meili said the Douglas government’s legacy, which includes rural electrification and universal medicare, continues to be an inspiration for him. “When we talk about our plans for universal prescription drug access and transitioning to clean energy with our Renew Saskatchewan plan, we keep the people-first legacy of Douglas close,” Meili said.
“When people walk into hospitals in Canada, they’re able to start by explaining how they are feeling, not how they’re paying. That life-saving innovation is thanks to Tommy and his team,” Meili said. “But we can’t stop there. The best way to honour that legacy is to expand and improve on what we have already built, and make it work better for Saskatchewan people.
“People are struggling to pay their bills on top of expensive medications. Now we need the political will to make universal coverage happen.”
REGINA—The Saskatchewan New Democrats set the rules and timing for a leadership contest at Provincial Council on February 26th. The new leader will be elected at a leadership convention in Regina in late June, 2022.
All Saskatchewan New Democratic Party members in good standing will be eligible to vote online or by mail-in ballot.
REGINA—Saskatchewan New Democrats unanimously approved a solidarity motion with the people of Ukraine, as well as all Saskatchewan people with friends and family in the region at Provincial Council on February 26, 2022.
Standing with New Democratic Party candidate Melissa Patterson in Moose Jaw Wakamow today, NDP Leader Ryan Meili called on voters in his hometown to reject Scott Moe’s plan for dangerous cuts during a pandemic.