Your weekly roundup of political party announcements ahead of the Saskatchewan election on Oct. 28.
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The final week of Saskatchewan’s 30th general election has resulted in no shortage of news with campaign stops, announcements and some unexpected headlines, as political parties vying for votes amped up efforts.
On Monday, the NDP released an audio recording of a conversation between a local constituent and Sask. Party candidate Muhammed Fiaz the party argued shows even Scott Moe’s own party members feel he has let local teachers and students down.
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Then, damage to a Sask. Party candidate’s campaign office sparked words of condemnation and support from the leaders of both the province’s two main parties. And a message on homelessness from the feds that it will not wait for the Saskatchewan government to “muster the political will to act as winter gets closer and lives are put at risk” raised questions.
Catch up on a few other things that happened this week with our final instalment of Race for Saskatchewan, a compilation of announcements and developments that may have gone under the radar. Visit us at leaderpost.com for full election coverage.
Sask. Party
During a campaign stop early in the week, Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe encouraged party faithful in Prince Albert to cast their ballots ahead of the Oct. 28 provincial election. Moe also recounted party promises to make life affordable for Saskatchewan families by reducing personal income taxes and withholding federal carbon levy payments on natural gas until 2026.
He then took aim at the Saskatchewan NDP, saying it would raise taxes, cancel much-needed infrastructure projects and bring the province back to a time of decline and loss.
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NDP
On Thursday, the NDP claimed the government had already spent $41,151.15 “on campaign hats for their controversial and non-existent” Saskatchewan Marshals Service. NDP candidate for Saskatoon Fairview Vicki Mowat outlined a plan to cut down on surgical wait times in Saskatchewan and former Sask. Party member Speaker Randy Weekes endorsed the NDP in Saskatoon Friday, while making an appeal to past Sask. Party voters.
PC Party
In a news release Tuesday, the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan called for the resignation of Gene Makowsky, who was serving as the province’s social services minister before the election was called. This was in light of report made public this week that former Sask. Party MLA Gary Grewal had violated conflict of interest laws with his connection to two motels with government contracts.
“Minister Makowsky was in charge of the money that flowed from his Ministry into MLA Grewal’s hotels,” stated Leader Rose Buscholl in the release. “Certainly, the Minister bears some kind of responsibility for that. The buck stops with him.”
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Buffalo Party
On Sunday, the party put out a call for donations with what was eight days left in the campaign at the time.
“We have helped shape and change politics in Saskatchewan,” the release stated. “We need help to keep working for you.”
Sask. United Party
In a news release Tuesday, the party urged people to get out and vote for the SUP, which it called the “single greatest force for change in this campaign.”
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— with files from The Canadian Press
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