By Canadian Press

Moe says he’s running on his record, Meili criticizes pandemic response

Oct 22, 2020 | 4:32 PM

REGINA – Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe outlined his vision for a strong province today as people honked their horns in support at an outdoor vehicle rally.

Moe says he’s running on his record in Monday’s election.

He says the Saskatchewan Party has stood up for the province, created jobs and kept the economy steady during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NDP Leader Ryan Meili criticized Moe’s response to the pandemic earlier in the day as case numbers rise in the province.

He says he would immediately add $50 million to support the fight against COVID-19 if he were to become premier.

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Meili made the commitment at a campaign stop in Saskatoon.

He said the money would provide comfort to families who are worried about how to protect one another as case numbers rise in Saskatchewan.

He also said $20 million would go toward hiring more nurses, care aides and cleaning staff and another $20 million would be used to reduce class sizes in schools.

The remaining $10 million would go to community-based organizations working with the most vulnerable.

Saskatchewan has 427 active cases of COVID-19 a new record for the province.

Moe’s rally, called “The Big Honkin’ Rally for a Strong Saskatchewan,” was held just north of Regina.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 22, 2020.

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