NDP take aim at Sask. Party budget

They called the government out of touch and arrogant, believing the Sask. Party has learned nothing about supporting Saskatchewan people.

Sproule attacked the move to eliminate STC, saying those who need medical treatment in rural areas — specifically seniors — will be negatively impacted, forced to wait even longer for appointments with specialists in larger urban centres. She said the bus company was scrapped without asking the public, adding the move doesn’t bode well for other crowns, like SaskTel.

Tax and fee increases will total $1 billion the opposition claims, and coupled with cuts to various programs, will translate into $1.32 billion out of the economy. The NDP also focused in on, what it called, a record debt, saying it’s projected to be over $18 billion.

What does Sproule think residents will say when they see the budget?

“They’re going to say ‘ow’, that’s what average families are going to say.”

The opposition said several important areas were left unaddressed in the budget, including specific funding to deal with the growing suicide crisis in northern Saskatchewan or any money to implement recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

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by CJME News Staff

NDP take aim at Sask. Party budget

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