By Canadian Press

Saskatchewan Party focused on economy in fall throne speech

Oct 27, 2021 | 4:47 PM

REGINA – Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province’s best days are coming as his government laid out its agenda for the fall session of the legislature.

In the throne speech, Lt.-Gov. Russell Mirastry spoke of nearly a dozen corporations investing in the province but made no mention of any new supports to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

The speech says the Saskatchewan Party government remains focused on the economy, promising to create 100,000 new jobs by 2030.

The province also plans to join Alberta in its discussions with the federal government over equalization payments.

Last week, 62 per cent of Albertans who voted in a referendum were in favour of the principle of equalization being removed from the Constitution

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The speech also says the government will bring in tougher measures on crime, including possibly looking at the idea of creating a provincial police force.

NDP Opposition Leader Ryan Meili says the throne speech doesn’t reflect the COVID-19 crisis the province is facing.

Saskatchewan currently has the highest weekly COVID death rate and case rate among the provinces.

Outside the legislature, protesters against public health measures such as vaccine policy expressed their anger by chanting “Scott Moe come out” as the throne speech was to begin.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 27, 2021.

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