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Mainstreet releases pre-election polling, experienced politicos to co-chair Sask. Party campaign, pronoun policy appeal to be heard today, and are you registered to vote?
September 23, 2024 | Advertise with us
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Here’s The SKoop for Monday, September 23:
Mainstreet releases pre-election polling,
Veteran politicos to co-chair Sask. Party campaign,
Saskatchewan Court to hear pronoun appeal today, and
Are you registered to vote for the multiple elections this fall?
Today’s Top Stories
New Mainstreet polling shows Sask. Party with ten point lead
Mainstreet Research
With about a week to go before the start of the official campaign period, new polling from Mainstreet Research shows the Saskatchewan Party leading the Saskatchewan NDP by ten points amongst decided voters.
According to the polling, which was conducted between September 14-17, 50% of decided voters said they would vote for the Saskatchewan Party, while 40% would vote for the New Democrats. 11% support other parties.
Amongst all poll respondents, a large number still have not decided who to support this fall, with 25% saying they are undecided.
The polling also looked at leader favourability:
On the heels of his lowest Angus Reid approval in two years, Mainstreet found that 53% of Saskatchewan voters have a positive impression of Scott Moe, while 39% have a negative opinion.
For opposition NDP leader Carla Beck, 22% do not have an opinion, 39% have a positive impression and 39% have a negative one.
You can view the full results here.
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Sask. Party campaign to be co-chaired by Harpauer, Bundrock
Donna Harpauer
Two experienced figures will be steering the ship for the Saskatchewan Party this fall.
Outgoing Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Donna Harpauer and Saskatchewan Party Executive Director Patrick Bundrock will co-chair the party’s re-election campaign.
Harpauer was first elected to the legislature in 1999. She served in various cabinet roles and has been one of Scott Moe’s closest advisors in recent years. She has served as Minister of Finance since 2017 and has served as the Deputy Premier since 2020.
Bundrock is the longtime Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Party and has lead the party’s headquarters operations through the past several elections.
The SKoop reported in early June that former Alberta NDP senior advisor Cheryl Oates would be the campaign director for the Saskatchewan New Democrats.
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Join the Saskatchewan Chamber for an in-depth discussion featuring prominent Saskatchewan political leaders.
On September 24, Hon. Jeremy Harrison, Minister of Trade and Export Development; Immigration and Career Training, and Hon. Jim Reiter, Minister of Energy & Resources, will offer the Saskatchewan Party’s perspectives on key issues.
On September 26, NDP Leader Carla Beck will lead a discussion on her party’s vision for the province.
Learn more and register here.
Sask. Pronoun legal challenge to start today
More than a year since a legal challenge was first launched against the province’s pronoun consent policy (which has since become law), an appeal relating to that challenge is scheduled to be heard in court today.
Judges on Saskatchewan’s highest court are to begin hearing submissions with regard to whether Court of King’s Bench Justice Michael Megaw made errors in his Feb. 16 decision, which allowed the challenge to proceed with amendments to the original wording.
The Parents’ Bill of Rights, also known as Bill 137, is protected through the use of what’s known as the notwithstanding clause, which allows it to stand regardless of whether or not it violates certain sections of Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Eleven groups were granted intervener status in the case, including:
The attorneys general for New Brunswick and Alberta.
Advocacy groups including The Advocates' Society, Amnesty International Canadian Section, British Columbia Civil Liberties Association, Canadian Civil Liberties Association, John Howard Society of Saskatchewan, Justice for Children and Youth, and Women's Legal Education and Action Fund Inc.
A joint application from public sector unions including Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, Canadian Union of Public Employees and Canadian Teachers' Federation.
Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia.
The issue of Bill 137 is likely to be discussed during the 2024 election campaign. NDP leader Carla Beck has promised to repeal the bill, Sask. United leader Jon Hromek says the bill is a good start, but there is more to do. Prominent figures that have recently left the Saskatchewan Party government including Randy Weekes and Saskatoon Mayoral candidate Gordon Wyant have stated they did not support the legislation.
Have you registered to vote?
The provincial and municipal elections are happening this fall and are quickly approaching. You can find out what constituency or ward you live in and register to vote.
The provincial election is happening next month. You can register to vote in the provincial election here. You can register online, register to vote by mail, or register by calling the Elections Saskatchewan office. You vote at one of the locations listed on your voter information card. It may be a mall, library, community hall, church, or school. Designated parking spaces will be available for voters with disabilities. Voting places will have level entrances wide enough for wheelchairs, with good lighting and signage. Bring your ID. Election day and results are scheduled for October 28.
When you register, you will confirm what provincial electoral constituency you reside in. You can also find the provincial maps here.
Municipal Elections
Local municipalities will be holding civic elections this fall on November 13. You can confirm your eligibility for the municipality you reside. Confirm your eligibility and register to vote:
Each municipality and RM do things slightly differently, so confirm details, learn about the candidates, and make a voting plan.
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More news and info
Watch: Why Saskatchewan is making a financial literacy course mandatory in high school (CTV News)
Higgs ends campaign launch speech with 'joke' about dead Liberal voter (New Brunswick Telegraph Journal)
Harrison: Time to Fix Canada’s Broken Immigration System (SaskToday)
Who’s Running in the Upcoming Saskatchewan General Election (Regina Leader-Post)
2024 Election Candidate Tracker
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