Saskatchewan Election Campaign Focuses on Health Care Crisis

Party leaders Scott Moe and Carla Beck present competing plans to address health care challenges as the October 28 election approaches.

Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe and NDP Leader Carla Beck are prioritizing health care in their election campaigns.
Beck criticizes the current state of emergency rooms, citing overcrowding and staffing shortages, and proposes a $1 billion plan to improve conditions.
Moe defends his government's record, highlighting the hiring of over 1,300 nurses in the past 18 months and plans to expand health care worker recruitment.
The NDP promises to modernize legislation and introduce an online dashboard to inform the public about emergency room closures.
Moe also proposes extending diabetes care coverage to seniors and young adults, aiming to enhance quality of life for these groups.