The Yorkton's candidates' promises on Climate Change & the Environment

Climate adaptation

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

Make SK self-reliant in a variety of clean, sustainable energy supplies indefinitely into the future.
Protect and preserve grasslands, forests and other natural carbon capturing areas of the province.

We don't have any Sask Party policies on Climate adaptation.

We don't have any Sask United policies on Climate adaptation.

NDP

Develop a comprehensive wildfire strategy

"Better prevent wildfires and protect communities through development of a comprehensive wildfire strategy in collaboration with Northern partners." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

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Conservation

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

We don't have any Sask United policies on Conservation.

NDP

Develop a comprehensive wetlands conservation policy
Invest in protecting biodiversity, wetlands, and native prairie grasslands

"Work with conservation groups to invest in protecting biodiversity, wetlands and native prairie grasslands." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

Electric vehicles

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

Expand Level 3 charging for electric vehicles into rural SK, tourist destinations and provincial parks.

We don't have any Sask Party policies on Electric vehicles.

We don't have any Sask United policies on Electric vehicles.

We don't have any NDP policies on Electric vehicles.

Green construction and retrofits

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

Reinstating the Solar Net-Metering System, and including the cost of retrofitting and installation.

We don't have any Sask Party policies on Green construction and retrofits.

We don't have any Sask United policies on Green construction and retrofits.

NDP

Invest in rapidly building out renewable power and energy efficiency retrofits

"Invest dollars through climate initiatives into rapidly building out renewable power, energy efficiency retrofits, and lower energy costs for families." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

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Mining and minerals

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

Ensure large corporations extracting our minerals pay their fair share to SK residents to be redistributed into sustainable programs.

Sask Party

Undertake legal action to assert provincial jurisdiction over the natural resources and electricity sectors

"A re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will undertake legal action as required to assert provincial jurisdiction over our natural resources and electricity sector to protect Saskatchewan’s economy." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

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Sask United

Reopen the royalty framework on potash

"We recognize the rarity and global demand for Saskatchewan’s world class potash reserves. As a result, potash must be priced accordingly and reflecting its true value – ensuring that Saskatchewan people reap the economic benefits of their natural resource wealth. The wealth generated from potash and other re- sources need to benefit the Saskatchewan people first and foremost, rather than being siphoned off to global markets. Corporations profiting from production need to pay their fair share. We will reopen the royalty framework on potash to ensure the province and its people have a fair deal." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

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We don't have any NDP policies on Mining and minerals.

Oil and gas industry

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

Treat climate action as job action and secure just transitions from the oil and gas industry to workers who move to the green energy sector.

Sask Party

Provide 10% of global helium demand by 2030

"The Saskatchewan Party government also released Saskatchewan’s Helium Action Plan: From Exploration to Export, with a goal to have Saskatchewan supply ten per cent of global helium demand by 2030." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19
Undertake legal action to assert provincial jurisdiction over the natural resources and electricity sectors

"A re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will undertake legal action as required to assert provincial jurisdiction over our natural resources and electricity sector to protect Saskatchewan’s economy." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

Sask United

Keep depending on coal and natural gas for power generation

"Our energy policy leverages Saskatchewan’s abundant natural resources to power our province and unlock its full potential. Coal and natural gas will be used to produce affordable electricity until reserves are deplet- ed, with energy plants operating well beyond Scott Moe’s Net-Zero by 2050 agenda. Coal and natural gas will remain a cornerstone of our energy strategy, ensuring reliable and affordable energy is available to build a thriving, self-sufficient, and market-driven economy." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

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We don't have any NDP policies on Oil and gas industry.

Pollution

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

Tax heavy polluters, make Oil and Gas companies accountable to the clean up of orphaned wells and abandoned sites.

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

We don't have any Sask United policies on Pollution.

We don't have any NDP policies on Pollution.

Power generation

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

To facilitate a transition to a more secure energy future, establish a Fee and Divided Energy Security Plan.

Sask Party

Undertake legal action to assert provincial jurisdiction over the natural resources and electricity sectors

"A re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will undertake legal action as required to assert provincial jurisdiction over our natural resources and electricity sector to protect Saskatchewan’s economy." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

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Sask United

Cancel investments green energy projects

"The current governments investments in wind and solar projects have proven to be inefficient failures con- suming billions of taxpayer’s dollars with limited returns. We will end costly and economically destructive green energy projects proposed by Scott Moe’s Net-Zero by 2050 agenda. We will always put the people of Saskatchewan first, prioritizing local needs over global agendas." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Keep depending on coal and natural gas for power generation

"Our energy policy leverages Saskatchewan’s abundant natural resources to power our province and unlock its full potential. Coal and natural gas will be used to produce affordable electricity until reserves are deplet- ed, with energy plants operating well beyond Scott Moe’s Net-Zero by 2050 agenda. Coal and natural gas will remain a cornerstone of our energy strategy, ensuring reliable and affordable energy is available to build a thriving, self-sufficient, and market-driven economy." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

NDP

Invest in rapidly building out renewable power and energy efficiency retrofits

"Invest dollars through climate initiatives into rapidly building out renewable power, energy efficiency retrofits, and lower energy costs for families." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

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Public transit

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

Enhance public transit in larger centers and reinvest in rural public transit solutions.

We don't have any Sask Party policies on Public transit.

We don't have any Sask United policies on Public transit.

We don't have any NDP policies on Public transit.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

Implement an initial fee on the C02 content of fossil fuels, increasing every year, with a transparent true-cost comparison for consumers.

We don't have any Sask Party policies on Reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Sask United

Cancel investments green energy projects

"The current governments investments in wind and solar projects have proven to be inefficient failures con- suming billions of taxpayer’s dollars with limited returns. We will end costly and economically destructive green energy projects proposed by Scott Moe’s Net-Zero by 2050 agenda. We will always put the people of Saskatchewan first, prioritizing local needs over global agendas." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Keep depending on coal and natural gas for power generation

"Our energy policy leverages Saskatchewan’s abundant natural resources to power our province and unlock its full potential. Coal and natural gas will be used to produce affordable electricity until reserves are deplet- ed, with energy plants operating well beyond Scott Moe’s Net-Zero by 2050 agenda. Coal and natural gas will remain a cornerstone of our energy strategy, ensuring reliable and affordable energy is available to build a thriving, self-sufficient, and market-driven economy." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

NDP

Develop a carbon offset programme for ranchers to protect grasslands and wetlands with federal government support

"Recognize the role ranchers play in protecting grasslands and wetlands by developing a carbon offset program and ensuring the federal government supports it." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

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Walkable, bikable communities

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

Creating better urban planning designs to promote local walkable/bikeable neighborhoods where all your needs are easily accessible.

We don't have any Sask Party policies on Walkable, bikable communities.

We don't have any Sask United policies on Walkable, bikable communities.

We don't have any NDP policies on Walkable, bikable communities.