Standing with the New Democratic Party candidate in Saskatoon Westview, Malik Draz, Ryan Meili committed today to introduce $50 million worth of interim fiscal measures to support front-line efforts to combat COVID-19. These measures will provide real support to everyday families worried about how to protect one another in the face of rising case numbers in the province.
“Families are looking for assurance that our loved ones in long-term care, our kids in the classroom and the most vulnerable are well cared for during the pandemic,” said Meili. “This booster budget will provide much-needed support to a system under stress and strain. We cannot wait until next year’s budget to act against the pandemic – these critical investments are needed right now.”
Meili noted that with record numbers of new cases of COVID-19, additional investments are needed to slow the spread of the pandemic and reduce long-term impacts on people.
This interim fiscal measure would:
“We’re committed to having these critical commitments from our platform up and running well before Christmas. Faced with the threat of Scott Moe’s cuts, the choice for voters couldn’t be more stark,” added Meili. “Only a New Democrat government will stop Scott Moe’s cuts and invest in the critical services we need. Only a New Democrat government will put people first.”
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.