🗳 Final arguments

Day 22 of the provincial election campaign, leaders deliver closing arguments, parties release new ads, and a former Premier wants Justin Trudeau's job.

October 22, 2024 | Advertise with us

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Good morning! We’re now entering the final days of campaign. Fun times! Thanks for being here.

Here’s The SKoop for Tuesday, October 22:

  • Moe delivers a closing argument as Voting Week begins,

  • Beck rallies supporters in Saskatoon and The Battlefords,

  • NDP releases new ad on health care,

  • Sask. Party running multiple ads with a focus on affordability, and

  • Christy Clark is interested in Justin Trudeau’s job.

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Moe delivers closing argument as Voting Week begins

On Monday, Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe delivered a closing message and call to action on social media.

In the video posted to his social media channels, Moe explained Voting Week and encouraged people to make sure they cast their vote. Moe said, “This election I hope you will vote for a strong economy and a bright future. The Saskatchewan Party has a plan to make life more affordable for students, for seniors, for families, for homeowners, and for everyone. It’s a plan to keep our economy growing and to create good jobs and great opportunities. It’s a plan that keeps investing in the benefits of that growth in important government services like health care and education and safe communities.”

Moe continued, contrasting his plan with the NDP’s. “The NDP plan would mean higher taxes, and decline, loss, and closures. Just like the last time they were in government. Let’s never go back to that. We have a great team of candidates across the province who have been working hard to earn your support. So please, make a plan to go and vote sometime in the next week, and I hope that you will vote for a strong economy and a bright future with the Saskatchewan Party.”

Voting officially begins today.

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Beck rallies supporters in Saskatoon, campaigns in The Battlefords

NDP leader Carla Beck speaking at a campaign rally in Saskatoon.

NDP leader Carla Beck is making her own closing argument to voters.

At a campaign rally in Saskatoon over the weekend, Beck said, “I’m in this all of you. To lower your costs, save you money, and get us out of last place. It’s time for change. Together, we can win this! We’ll cut your taxes, starting with the gas tax on day one. And we’ll eliminate Scott Moe’s PST on groceries and kids' clothing too. We’ll hire more doctors, more nurses, and more paramedics to get you the care you need, when and where you need it. We’ll invest in our kids' education because they deserve the best. We all deserve better. Let’s do this, together!”

Beck also visited The Battlefords on the weekend to campaign with candidate Tom Kroczynski, who is trying to unseat cabinet minister Jeremy Cockrill.

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Learn more here.

NDP releases new ad highlighting healthcare

NDP leader Carla Beck (NDP)

The NDP is focusing on health care in its final message to voters with a new ad.

The video begins with dark images of hospitals and videos of the prairies with NDP leader Carla Beck narrating. She says, “Public health care was born right here in Saskatchewan. Everyone in this country has the right to get care when they’re sick, and it’s because we did it here first. But Scott Moe is driving our healthcare system into the ground. From first to worst, that’s the real legacy of seventeen years under the Sask. Party.” The video then picks up the pace and switches to a brighter video of Beck. She says, “It’s time for Saskatchewan to lead again. I’m Carla Beck. I’ve got a plan to get us out of last place in health care.”

The estimated ad spend is about $2,000 on Facebook alone. The ad may also appear on YouTube and television. There are multiple versions of the same ad.

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Saskatchewan Party focusing on affordability in final ad push

Saskatchewan Party contrast ad (Facebook Ads Library)

The Saskatchewan Party is promoting its platform with social ads, focusing on affordability and contrast in the final week.

Nearly thirty different ads are now running on Facebook and Instagram from the Sask. Party highlighting the platform promises and contrasting with the opposition New Democrats.

The party is highlighting its promise to bring in the largest income tax cut since 2008, as well as the active families benefit, expanding the graduate retention program, contrasting positions on crime, drug use, and public safety, and running various ads on improving women’s health care.

From October 12 through the 18, the party spent $12,316 on Meta platforms alone.

Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark interested in federal Liberal leadership

Former BC Premier Christy Clark.

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau braces to manage an internal spat over his leadership this week, a former Premier is openly expressing interest in his job.

In a statement sent to Radio-Canada in French, former British Columbia premier Christy Clark wrote that she was open to returning to public life and "would like to be part of the discussion about the future direction of the Liberal Party and the country.” Clark, who served as premier from 2011-17, also wrote that "Canadians are tired of politicians who think that fear-mongering and divisiveness will win an election and gain power."

According to Clark, voters want leaders "who will unite our country with practical solutions to the tough challenges we face," including "the cost of living, the housing crisis, the need to strengthen our health-care system and the importance of fighting climate change."

Clark has not been shy about her opinion that Trudeau should step down as leader. In March of 2022 she appeared on the Curse of Politics podcast and said, "I don't think Trudeau is an asset to the Liberals, I think he's a gift to Poilievre," she said, referring to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. She added that Trudeau has exacerbated divisions between Quebec and Western Canada "for political reasons," while Canada "needs politicians who will bridge this gap."

After the Toronto by-election earlier this year, she told the Globe and Mail, "I think the leader needs to be replaced, I think it's time for him to move to other, fairer pastures."

In what is a prerequisite to the job, Clark has been taking French lessons for several months, according to a source close to her who spoke to Radio-Canada. The former premier has already made two trips to the Cégep de Jonquière in Quebec and plans to return there in the coming months to improve her French skills, sources told Radio-Canada.

In a statement to Radio-Canada, Clark said she would only be interested in the job if it were to become vacant.

Trudeau is scheduled to meet with caucus later this week where a group of unnamed MPs will present a letter indicating they wish for him to step down.

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