The Saskatoon Meewasin's candidates' promises on Affordability

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Affordability platforms

Here's what the candidates in Saskatoon Meewasin, and their parties, are promising.

Childcare

NDP

Speed up work to provide $10/day childcare in every community

"And to further ease costs for young families, the Saskatche- wan NDP will accelerate $10-a-day childcare in every com- munity. There are billions of dollars in federal funding avail- able to make affordable childcare a reality, but the Sask. Party has stalled this program and failed to deliver on thousands of promised childcare spaces. Affordable childcare is good for families and good for the economy." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

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We don't have any Sask Party policies on Childcare.

Food and groceries

NDP

Remove PST on groceries

"But we’re not stopping there. We’ll cut the PST Scott Moe put on groceries, saving Saskatchewan people $150 million on their grocery bills over the course of our first term in government." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Provide a school lunch programme in every public and separate school

"We will further help lower food costs for families with a school nutrition program. We know kids learn better on a full stomach — our program will be available to every public and separate school in the province, providing them with a nutritious breakfast or lunch each and every school day." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

We don't have any Sask Party policies on Food and groceries.

Post-secondary costs and loans

We don't have any NDP policies on Post-secondary costs and loans.

Sask Party

Increase the Graduate Retention Program benefit by 20% for new post-secondary graduates

"The Graduate Retention Program benefit will be increased by 20 per cent for new post-secondary graduates, increasing the maximum benefit from $20,000 to $24,000." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

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Poverty and the minimum wage

NDP

Reverse changes to the Income Support programme and restore the direct payment of rent and utilities
Consult with stakeholders on a plan to increase the minimum wage

"Ensure workers are safe and treated fairly, and consult with stakeholders on a plan to increase the minimum wage so that Saskatchewan’s will no longer be the lowest in the country." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

We don't have any Sask Party policies on Poverty and the minimum wage.

Seniors' benefits

We don't have any NDP policies on Seniors' benefits.

Sask Party

Increase the Personal Care Home Benefit to $3,500/mo

"The Personal Care Home Benefit amount will be increased by $1,000 per month, from $2,500 to $3,500 a month." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

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Tax measures and rebates

NDP

Suspend the gas tax for six months

"We will immediately suspend the gas tax on Day 1 of govern- ment and keep it off for six months. This will save you money every time you fill up your tank." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Remove PST on children's clothing before Christmas

"Remove the PST from children’s clothing to save families money in time for Christmas." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Remove PST on groceries

"But we’re not stopping there. We’ll cut the PST Scott Moe put on groceries, saving Saskatchewan people $150 million on their grocery bills over the course of our first term in government." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

Sask Party

Reduce income taxes
"A Saskatchewan Party government will reduce income taxes again for every taxpayer in Saskatchewan.
1. A family of four will save more than $3,400 over the next four years under the Saskatchewan Party Plan.
2. A senior couple will save more than $3,100 over the next four years under the Saskatchewan Party Plan.
3. The plan will result in another 54,000 low-income individuals no longer paying provincial income tax – in addition to the 112,000 individuals who already pay no income tax because of previous Saskatchewan Party income tax reductions."
— Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19
Increase the Low-Income Tax Credit by 20% over four years

"The Saskatchewan Low-Income Tax Credit will increase by 20 per cent over the next four years." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

Utility costs

We don't have any NDP policies on Utility costs.

Sask Party

Continue to exempt home heating from the carbon price for another year

"The Saskatchewan Party carbon tax exemption on home heating will be renewed for another year, saving households $481 per year when the Trudeau-NDP government increases the carbon tax next April." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19
Invest almost $9.5 billion in Crown utilities over the next four years

"A re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will invest almost $9.5 billion in Saskatchewan’s Crown sector over the next four years – the largest capital investment in the history of Saskatchewan’s Crowns." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

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