The Saskatoon Chief Mistawasis's candidates' promises on Education

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Education platforms

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

K-12 funding

NDP

Invest an additional $2B in education in the first term
Ensure First Nations and Métis people have access to education in Northern Saskatchewan

"Work with partners to ensure First Nations and Métis people have access to education in Northern Saskatchewan." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Increase funding for English as an Additional Language supports in schools

"Increase funding for English as an Additional Language supports in schools to help the children of newcomers succeed." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

We don't have any Sask Party policies on K-12 funding.

K-12 learning needs

NDP

Increase funding to support students with learning disabilities

We don't have any Sask Party policies on K-12 learning needs.

K-12 staffing

NDP

Reverse cuts to classrooms
Hire hundreds more teachers and education workers

"Reverse Scott Moe’s cuts to classrooms and hire more teachers and education workers to ensure every child has the attention and support they need." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

"Carla Beck and the Saskatchewan NDP will transform our education system by investing an additional $2 billion in education over our first term. Our commitment to educa- tion will lead to the hiring of hundreds of new teachers, educational assistants and other school support staff." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

We don't have any Sask Party policies on K-12 staffing.

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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School construction and upgrades

NDP

Build a new elementary school in Moose Jaw to replace St. Michael School

"A new elementary school in Moose Jaw to replace St. Michael School, construction to begin in 2025" — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Build a new high school in Buffalo Narrows

"A new high school in Buffalo Narrows, construction to begin in 2026" — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Build a new school in Sandy Bay

"A new school in Sandy Bay, construction to begin in 2028" — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Build a new high school in Emerald Park/White City

"A new high school in Emerald Park/White City, construction to begin in 2025" — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Build the new southeast joint-use elementary school and east side Saskatoon high school faster
1. "Faster construction of a new southeast Regina joint-use elementary school, to begin in 2025,
2. Faster construction of a new high school for the east side of Saskatoon, to start in 2026."
— It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

We don't have any Sask Party policies on School construction and upgrades.

School nutrition

NDP

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

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We don't have any Sask Party policies on School nutrition.

Student mental health

We don't have any NDP policies on Student mental health.

Sask Party

Expand the Mental Health Capacity Building in Schools programme to all 27 school divisions over the next 5 years

"Five schools were added to the Mental Health Capacity Building in Schools program in 2024-25, for a total of 15 schools. The Saskatchewan Party government is committed to further expanding the program to all 27 school divisions over the next five years." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

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Trades

NDP

Increase funding for short-term training programmes for in-demand sectors

"Increase funding for short-term training programs to get more Saskatchewan people working quickly in in-demand sectors." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

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

Transgender rights and supports

We don't have any NDP policies on Transgender rights and supports.

Sask Party

Ban transgender girls from using girls' change rooms

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