With conditions in long-term care homes under scrutiny across Canada, NDP Health Critic Vicki Mowat and Seniors’ Critic Danielle Chartier called today for the release of the CEO Tour report, and for the reestablishment of minimum care standards and staffing ratios, which the Sask. Party scrapped in 2011.
Rumpel to be the New Democrat Candidate in Swift Current for 2020
Stefan Rumpel was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Swift Current this evening. Rumpel was unanimously acclaimed by local NDP members in a virtual nominating meeting, as the Saskatchewan NDP continued to nominate new candidates for the 2020 Provincial Election according to physical distancing protocols.
“Pre-existing service disruptions” widespread for years, NDP calls for action on rural healthcare access
In response to yesterday’s Sask. Party government announcement that three of the 12 recently shuttered rural ERs will remain closed indefinitely due to “pre-existing service disruptions,” the Saskatchewan NDP is joining rural healthcare advocates in calling on the provincial government to act quickly to address funding shortfalls and staffing shortages so that Saskatchewan people can access the healthcare they need.
NDP Leader Ryan Meili statement on the re-opening of the Legislature
“After weeks of pressure from the NDP Opposition, the public and the media, today we won an important victory for democracy."
Beaudin to be the New Democrat Candidate in Saskatoon Southeast for 2020
Pamela Beaudin was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Saskatoon Southeast this evening. Beaudin was one of five Saskatchewan NDP candidates nominated tonight as members across the province voted virtually, in a historic first. Beaudin won a contested nomination with members voting online or by phone.
Hicks to be the New Democrat Candidate in Saskatoon Riversdale for 2020
Ashlee Hicks was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Saskatoon Riversdale this evening. Hicks was one of five Saskatchewan NDP candidates nominated tonight as members across the province voted virtually, in a historic first. Hicks won a contested nomination with hundreds of members voting online or by phone.
Ritchie to be the New Democrat Candidate in Saskatoon Nutana for 2020
Erika Ritchie was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Saskatoon Nutana this evening. Ritchie was one of five Saskatchewan NDP candidates nominated tonight as members across the province voted virtually, in a historic first. Ritchie won a contested nomination with hundreds of members voting online or by phone.
Brar to be the New Democrat Candidate in Regina Pasqua for 2020
Bhajan Brar was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Regina Pasqua this evening. Brar was one of five Saskatchewan NDP candidates nominated tonight as members across the province voted virtually, in a historic first. Brar won a contested nomination with hundreds of members voting online or by phone.
Goff to be the New Democrat Candidate in Arm River for 2020
Cam Goff was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Arm River this evening. Goff was one of five Saskatchewan NDP candidates nominated tonight as members across the province voted virtually, in a historic first. Goff won a contested nomination with members voting online or by phone.