June 14, 2024 | Advertise with us

Be campaign ready.

Presented by

Sask. Chamber launches platform ahead of provincial election

The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has announced its platform, or campaign wish list, ahead of this fall’s provincial election.

Chamber CEO Prabha Ramaswamy said, “This is a pivotal time for the province. We are positioned to become a critically important partner in addressing global food insecurity and energy transition. Over the coming four years, the Saskatchewan government needs to continue to capitalize on the province’s vast potential to fuel growth and new investment.”

The platform is titled Fueling Momentum 2024 and consists of five pillars; Laying the Foundation for Growth, Leveraging our Strengths, Attract and Grow Investment, Energy Transformation, and Invest in what Matters.

Among the list of actionable requests, the Chamber is asking for the PST to be reduced from 6% to 5% and reduce the corporate income tax rate to 10%. The chamber is also recommending lowering the minimum age to work to 13. Another recommendation was implementing a non-refundable tax credit of up to 50% for individuals and corporations. Eligible businesses must have less than 50 full-time employees and a minimum of 50% of employees must reside in the province.

The platform was sent to Chamber members Thursday morning. You can read the full platform here.

Sponsored by the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association

Focus on infrastructure this election season

Learn more about the great work the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association and its members are doing at saskheavy.ca.

Saskatoon announces public transit safety plan day after the City’s 11th homicide

Public safety remains top of mind in Saskatoon as police released details on the city’s 11th homicide this year.

A 66-year-old man was found on the 400 block of Forrester Road, in the parking lot next to Fairhaven School with fatal injuries. Police did specify in their statement to the public on Wednesday morning that there was no immediate risk to public safety.

Public safety is also an issue in Saskatoon Public Transit. Since the beginning of the year, there has been an increase in security presence at the Downtown terminal, and the Confederation and Market Mall terminals.

The City announced a number of initiatives to improve frontline safety. These measures include improved processes with fire and police, banning problem riders, installing cameras on select busses and terminals, and providing front-line staff de-escalation training and mental health support.

Just last month a 20-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl were stabbed in an altercation involving several passengers and an 18-year-old man was stabbed at a bus stop.

Sponsored by Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan

Constituency Profile Series: Sponsored by Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA)

SUMA represents over 80% of Saskatchewan residents —cities, towns, villages, resort villages, and northern municipalities—that come together as one urban voice.

We’ve been here since 1905, advancing collective member interests with various government bodies, improving local governance, and fostering municipal growth. We are the hubs where you live, work, and play. We're where your children go to school, where you attend medical appointments at the clinic, and where you stop for coffee.

We are urban. To learn more visit www.suma.org.

Each week leading up to the 2024 election, The SKoop Political Briefing will highlight a constituency that has nominated a candidate from at least both major parties. Today, we look at Regina Rochdale. Rochdale encompasses the Northwest corner of Regina.

The incumbent: Laura Ross was first elected in 2007 and has served in cabinet twice, including as the current Minister of Parks, Culture, Sport, Women, and Francophone Affairs. Prior to politics Ross and her husband were farmers, then caterers, then she worked as a real estate agent.

The challenger: Joan Pratchler worked as a teacher and principal in Regina for decades. She then left the field of education and became a registered nurse. Pratchler was one of the first candidates nominated by the NDP last year.

The takeaway: This is a Sask. Party leaning, but will be a battleground. This riding will be close as recent polling indicates the NDP gaining support within the city of Regina. Laura Ross is a well-known candidate who has represented the area since 2007; however, the former riding of Qu’Appelle Valley elected consecutive New Democrats prior to her election.

Sponsored by Mash Strategy

Get Marketing Results Or You Don’t Pay

Need better results from your marketing provider?

Mash Strategy provides bold marketing solutions that get you results…because if they don’t, you pay $ ZERO.

That means more leads, customers and sales for your business…GUARANTEED.

Yes, this team has proud Saskatchewanians aboard that bleed green while also doing outstanding content, public relations campaigns, advertising, branding, logos, web, video and graphic design.

Learn more by booking a free consultation with their CEO, Derek Robinson today!

PS: Hurry! Limited new client spots available. Investigate this option before it's gone. Book a call today!

More news and info

• City of Swift Current vows to rename itself if Taylor Swift returns to Sask. (CTV Regina)

• What do Canadians think is healthy and not? The results may surprise you (Abacus Data)

• Sask. sees astronomical spike in Ozempic claims, mostly for weight loss (CBC News)

• Sask. NDP upset with premier’s conspiracy response at town hall (SaskNow)

2024 Election Candidate Tracker