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Here's what the candidates in Yorkton, and their parties, are promising.

Agriculture

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Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district
  • Promote a SK-Made brand of locally grown, processed and sold food that is sustainable and healthy, incentivizing family farms.
  • Establish a Local Food Security Act limiting our dependance on an unstable food chain.
We don't have any Sask Party policies on Agriculture.

Sask United

  • Invest in value-added processing facilities for agricultural products

    "Investing in processing facilities and infrastructure will create more opportunities for farmers to add value to their products, diversify their income streams, and strengthen the resilience of our agricultural industry. We will focus on bringing value added processing to Saskatchewan that will unlock new markets, create jobs, and foster innovation within our agricultural, mining, and resource sectors. Investing in value added processing will significantly contribute to the overall economic growth and prosperity of our province." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

NDP

  • Investigate and crack down on illegal foreign ownership of farmland
  • Create a farmland registry

    "Investigate and crack down on illegal foreign ownership of farmland and increase transparency by establishing a registry." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Improve livestock business risk management programmes

    "Work to improve livestock business risk management programs to ensure fairness, protection, and flexibility for producers." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Support developing a larger local meat processing industry

Economic growth

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Sask United

  • Create a Regulatory Taskforce to review regulations, remove redundancies, and propose simplifications

    "We will establish a Regulatory Taskforce dedicated to reviewing existing regulations, identifying redundancies and proposing simplifications." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Conduct audits of existing government programmes to cancel under-performing programmes

    "We will evaluate and conduct comprehensive audits of existing government programs to assess their effectiveness and eliminate those that are underperforming." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Remove two regulations for every new one added

    "We will also introduce a “One-in”, “Two-out” rule: For every new regulation introduced, two existing regulations must be removed to maintain a balanced and efficient regulatory environment." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Create strategic regional partnerships with other western provinces

    "Recognizing the shared challenges and opportunities that Western provinces face, we pledge to establish strategic regional partnerships within Western Canada to promote economic growth, innovation, and collaboration. This includes joint initiatives in energy development, transportation infrastructure, trade promotion, and skills training to create a more prosperous and resilient Western region." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

NDP

  • Prioritise Saskatchewan workers and companies to build and maintain public infrastructure projects

    "Implement a Hire Saskatchewan plan and prioritize Saskatchewan workers and companies to build and maintain public infrastructure projects." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Provide a PST rebate on construction costs for facilities that process provincial resources inside the province

    "Introduce a new Saskatchewan Economic Growth Incentive Program that will improve on the existing tax incentives and provide a PST rebate on construction costs for facilities that process our resources at home, creating good jobs." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Set up a roundtable with employers and workers to address labour force challenges

    "Establish a business roundtable with employers and workers across all sectors to address labour force challenges and build a strong and diversified economy." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

Internet and cell service

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We don't have any Sask Party policies on Internet and cell service.
We don't have any Sask United policies on Internet and cell service.

NDP

  • Expand internet access and cell service and develop a Broadband Infrastructure Strategy

    "Expand access to the internet and develop a Broadband Infrastructure Strategy as recommended by the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities and Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

Mining and minerals

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Sask Party

  • Undertake legal action to assert provincial jurisdiction over the natural resources and electricity sectors

    "A re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will undertake legal action as required to assert provincial jurisdiction over our natural resources and electricity sector to protect Saskatchewan’s economy." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

Sask United

  • Reopen the royalty framework on potash

    "We recognize the rarity and global demand for Saskatchewan’s world class potash reserves. As a result, potash must be priced accordingly and reflecting its true value – ensuring that Saskatchewan people reap the economic benefits of their natural resource wealth. The wealth generated from potash and other re- sources need to benefit the Saskatchewan people first and foremost, rather than being siphoned off to global markets. Corporations profiting from production need to pay their fair share. We will reopen the royalty framework on potash to ensure the province and its people have a fair deal." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

We don't have any NDP policies on Mining and minerals.

Oil and gas industry

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Sask Party

  • Provide 10% of global helium demand by 2030

    "The Saskatchewan Party government also released Saskatchewan’s Helium Action Plan: From Exploration to Export, with a goal to have Saskatchewan supply ten per cent of global helium demand by 2030." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

  • Undertake legal action to assert provincial jurisdiction over the natural resources and electricity sectors

    "A re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will undertake legal action as required to assert provincial jurisdiction over our natural resources and electricity sector to protect Saskatchewan’s economy." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

Sask United

  • Keep depending on coal and natural gas for power generation

    "Our energy policy leverages Saskatchewan’s abundant natural resources to power our province and unlock its full potential. Coal and natural gas will be used to produce affordable electricity until reserves are deplet- ed, with energy plants operating well beyond Scott Moe’s Net-Zero by 2050 agenda. Coal and natural gas will remain a cornerstone of our energy strategy, ensuring reliable and affordable energy is available to build a thriving, self-sufficient, and market-driven economy." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

We don't have any NDP policies on Oil and gas industry.

Poverty and the minimum wage

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We don't have any Sask Party policies on Poverty and the minimum wage.
We don't have any Sask United policies on Poverty and the minimum wage.

NDP

  • Consult with stakeholders on a plan to increase the minimum wage

    "Ensure workers are safe and treated fairly, and consult with stakeholders on a plan to increase the minimum wage so that Saskatchewan’s will no longer be the lowest in the country." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Reverse changes to the Income Support programme and restore the direct payment of rent and utilities

Restaurants

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We don't have any Sask Party policies on Restaurants.
We don't have any Sask United policies on Restaurants.
We don't have any NDP policies on Restaurants.

Startups and small businesses

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Sask Party

  • Introduce a $5K rebate to partially offset the cost of Class 1 Truck Driver Training

    "A new $5,000 rebate will be introduced to partially offset the cost of Class 1 Truck Driver Training." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

  • Create a new small business investment tax credit

    "A re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will work with the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and its member Chamber, the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, to develop and pilot a new investment tax credit to help SMEs scale their businesses.

    As proposed by the Chambers, the credit would provide a non-refundable tax credit to individuals and businesses that invested in eligible SMEs with less than 50 employees."

    Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

  • Provide $5K bursaries to young entrepreneurs

    "A new Saskatchewan Young Entrepreneur Bursary, that will provide $5,000 bursaries to young entrepreneurs to help them develop their business." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

    "A re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will provide an annual grant of $285,000 to the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. The grant will be distributed to local Chambers to provide a $5,000 bursary to a local young entrepreneur to help them develop their business." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

  • Encourage growth in the tech sector, including through the Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive

    "Advance the growth of Saskatchewan’s technology and innovation sectors, through incentives such as the Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI) to encourage investment in early-stage technology startups." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

  • Keep the small business tax rate at 1%

Sask United

  • Create a Regulatory Taskforce to review regulations, remove redundancies, and propose simplifications

    "We will establish a Regulatory Taskforce dedicated to reviewing existing regulations, identifying redundancies and proposing simplifications." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Conduct audits of existing government programmes to cancel under-performing programmes

    "We will evaluate and conduct comprehensive audits of existing government programs to assess their effectiveness and eliminate those that are underperforming." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Create a financial institution to fund local businesses

    "The Saskatchewan First Bank (SFB) represents a vision for a financial institution that prioritizes the needs and aspirations of Saskatchewan businesses and entrepreneurs. The SFB will be a financial institution in- dependent of external pressures such as federal social agendas or global initiatives like DEI, Net-Zero, and ESG. By focusing on merit-based support and access to capital, SFB will foster local economic develop- ment, empower entrepreneurs, create jobs, and strengthen the province’s economy. This initiative is an opportunity for Saskatchewan to take control of its economic future, ensuring that financial resources are allocated to those who contribute to the community and the province’s growth." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Remove two regulations for every new one added

    "We will also introduce a “One-in”, “Two-out” rule: For every new regulation introduced, two existing regulations must be removed to maintain a balanced and efficient regulatory environment." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

NDP

  • Freeze the small business tax at 1%
  • Provide PST rebates on major retrofits and renovations of small businesses and downtown offices

    "Revitalize and improve safety in the downtowns and Main Streets of our cities and towns across the province with PST rebates on major retrofits and renovations to help small businesses and offices keep their doors open in the designated core areas of our communities." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

Tourism

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We don't have any Sask United policies on Tourism.
We don't have any NDP policies on Tourism.

Trades

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We don't have any Sask Party policies on Trades.
We don't have any Sask United policies on Trades.

NDP

  • Increase funding for short-term training programmes for in-demand sectors

    "Increase funding for short-term training programs to get more Saskatchewan people working quickly in in-demand sectors." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20