Saskatchewan Election: Health Care and Economy Dominate Debate
As the provincial election approaches, leaders Scott Moe and Carla Beck clash over health care, taxes, and the carbon levy.
- NDP Leader Carla Beck proposes hiring 800 health-care workers and suspending the gas tax to improve affordability.
- Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe promises to lower personal income taxes and provide tax credits for homebuyers.
- Beck criticizes Moe's record on health care, citing long wait times and staff shortages, and pledges a $1.1 billion investment.
- Moe defends his government's investments in health and education, questioning the financial viability of Beck's plans.
- Both leaders agree on the need for more police officers but differ on the approach to handling the federal carbon levy.