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Society & Government platforms

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

Budgets

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NDP

  • Reach a budget surplus in four years

    "Saskatchewan does not have a revenue problem. Saskatchewan has a money management program. The Saskatchewan NDP fiscal plan has a cumulative cost of $3.65 billion in spending over the next four years. The added spending is within the anticipated growth in revenues and will result in a surplus budget in the fourth year of the term." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

Ethical government

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We don't have any Sask Party policies on Ethical government.

NDP

  • Strengthen legislation on lobbying, MLA conflict of interest, and freedom of information

    "Strengthen legislation on lobbying, MLA conflict of interest, and freedom of information to increase transparency." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Ban corporate, union, and out-of-province political donations

    "Get big money out of politics by banning corporate, union, and out-of-province donations." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Create a commission to review projects like the Sunrise Motel, the AIMS system, the Global Transportation Hub, and the Regina Bypass

    "Investigate Sask. Party corruption and mismanagement with an accountability commission to review projects like the Sunrise Motel, the AIMS system, the Global Transportation Hub, and the Regina Bypass." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

Immigration

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We don't have any Sask Party policies on Immigration.

NDP

  • Restore the family class within the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program
  • Speed up approval of credentials for those trained abroad
  • Increase funding for English as an Additional Language supports in schools

    "Increase funding for English as an Additional Language supports in schools to help the children of newcomers succeed." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

Indigenous reconciliation

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We don't have any Sask Party policies on Indigenous reconciliation.

NDP

  • Implement the Calls to Action in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final report that are in provincial jurisdiction

    "Work with First Nations and Métis leaders towards implementing the Calls to Action and Calls to Justice in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women final reports that are within Saskatchewan’s jurisdiction." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Enshrine the Duty to Consult into law
  • Restore a physical government presence in Northern Saskatchewan

    "Ensure Northern Saskatchewan residents are full partners in building and growing our province, and restore a physical presence for government in the North so that their voices can be heard." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Work on a recruitment and retention plan with targeted measures to get more Indigenous people working in healthcare

    "Work with First Nations and Métis communities and leaders on a recruitment and retention plan with targeted measures and indicators to get more Indigenous people working in healthcare – especially in Northern Saskatchewan." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Apologise for the provincial government's role in the Timber Lake and Île-à-la-Crosse residential schools, and provide meaningful supports

    "Apologize for the provincial government’s role in the Timber Bay and Île-à-la-Crosse residential schools and work with the remaining survivors to provide meaningful supports." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Honour Treaty and Inherent rights of all First Nations and Métis people

    "Honour the Treaty and Inherent rights of all First Nations and Métis people in Saskatchewan." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

Indigenous women, girls, and 2-spirited people

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We don't have any Sask Party policies on Indigenous women, girls, and 2-spirited people.

NDP

  • Implement the Calls to Justice in the Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls's final report in provincial jurisdiction

    "Work with First Nations and Métis leaders towards implementing the Calls to Action and Calls to Justice in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women final reports that are within Saskatchewan’s jurisdiction." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

Infrastructure

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Sask Party

  • Invest an additional $17.9 billion into infrastructure

    "The 2024-25 Budget introduces the largest capital budget in Saskatchewan’s history, with $4.4 billion allocated for provincial projects.

    Over the next four years, a re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will invest an additional $17.9 billion into infrastructure, beginning with this year’s Budget."

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

We don't have any NDP policies on Infrastructure.

People with disabilities

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Sask Party

  • Increase the Disability Tax Credit and Disability Tax Credit Supplement for people under 18 by 25%

    "The Disability Tax Credit and Disability Tax Credit Supplement for persons under 18 will be increased by 25 per cent, increasing the maximum benefit of both credits by $286." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

  • Increase the Caregiver Tax Credit for families who care for adult children by 25%

    "The Caregiver Tax Credit for families who care for adult children will also be increased by 25 percent, increasing the maximum benefit by $286." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

  • Increase the annual allowable income for people receiving the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disabilities benefit by $1,000

    "The amount that clients receiving the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disabilities (SAID) benefit can earn without reducing their benefit will increase by $1,000 per year." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

NDP

  • Fulfill governmental responsibilities under the Accessibility Act

    "We will fulfill the provincial government’s responsibilities to adhere to the Accessibility Act and support people in Saskatchewan’s disability community." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

Public safety

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Sask Party

  • Fund over 500 more police and law enforcement officers

    "Over 500 more police and law enforcement officers will be funded to keep Saskatchewan communities and neighborhoods safer over the next four years, including 100 new municipal police and law enforcement officers and 14 new Safer Community and Neighborhood officers." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

    "A re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will fund over 500 more police and law enforcement officers to protect our communities and neighborhoods, including:

    1. 192 new RCMP officers added since 2011
    2. Funding committed for an additional 180 RCMP officers
    3. Funding for 100 new police officers and law enforcement officials.
    4. Adding 14 new Safer Communities and Neighborhoods (SCAN) officers.
    5. Adding 70 new officers through the Saskatchewan Marshall Service."

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

  • Empower Safer Communities and Neighborhoods officers to shut down abandoned or vacant nuisance properties

    "A strengthened Safer Communities and Neighborhoods (SCAN) Act will provide more authority to police and SCAN officers to address social disorder in our communities, including providing SCAN officers with the authority to shut down abandoned / vacant nuisance properties and for police and law enforcement officials to address public safety issues such as public intoxication, vandalism and disruptive behaviour in public spaces." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

  • Empower Safer Communities and Neighborhoods officers to address public intoxication, vandalism, and people "behaving in a disruptive manner"

    "Additional authority to address public safety issues such as intoxication on public property, vandalism, and individuals behaving in a disruptive manner on public property or in public spaces like a shopping mall." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

  • Provide $2.5M over three years to the Saskatchewan Police College to improve training

    "To ensure there are enough officers being trained to fill new positions and existing vacancies, a re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will provide $2.5 million over three years to the Saskatchewan Police College to enhance training and ensure the long-term stability of the college." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

NDP

  • Hire more than 200 additional officers

    "We will work with police services to hire more than 200 additional officers." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Address root causes of crime

    "Address the root causes of crime – like poverty and homelessness, mental health and addictions, lack of economic opportunity, trauma, social connection – to increase well-being and safety in Saskatchewan communities." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Increase funding to police forces and addictions services over four years

    "Increase funding to established Saskatchewan police forces and mental health and addictions services over four years." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Cancel development of a Marshals Service and redirect funding to frontline policing

    "Scrap the Sask. Party’s Marshals Service — which doesn’t put boots on the ground until 2026 — and redirect those dollars to frontline policing." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Offer a rebate programme for security equipment for homes, small businesses, and places of worship

    "Bolster physical security for homes, places of worship and small businesses by offering a rebate program for security equipment, such as cameras and lights." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Develop an intimate partner violence action plan

    "Develop an intimate partner violence action plan, working with those on the front lines." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Create a Missing Persons office to provide information and support to families of missing persons

    "Establish a Missing Persons office to provide information and support to families whose loved ones are missing." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Create an Unexplained Wealth Taskforce to target organised crime and drug traffickers

    "Crack down on organized crime and drug traffickers with an Unexplained Wealth Taskforce." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

Sports and recreation

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Sask Party

  • Double the Active Families Benefit to $300/child/year, and double the maximum income threshold to qualify

    "The Active Families Benefit will be doubled from $150 to $300 per child annually and the income threshold to qualify for the benefit will also double, so that more families can benefit." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

  • Double the Community Rink Affordability Grant to $5,000 per indoor rink

    "The Community Rink Affordability Grant will be doubled, from $2,500 to $5,000 per indoor ice surface for curling and skating rinks across the province." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

  • Provide $3.75M/year to fund 50% of new playground equipment

    "A new school playground equipment fund will provide $3.75 million annually to help fund 50 per cent of the cost of new playground equipment. The grant is expected to fund 300 school playground projects over the next four years." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

NDP

  • Create a grant programme that groups can apply to for funding community rinks, halls and other facilities

    "Revitalize Saskatchewan communities with a grant program that groups can apply to for funding for community rinks, halls, and other facilities." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20