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Moving
Forward
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In the past year, Saskatchewan’s population has grown by 16,000 people -
faster than at any time since the early 1950s. o
Saskatchewan continues to post the lowest unemployment rate in the country,
while Saskatoon and Regina have the lowest unemployment among major Canadian
cities. o
Lower property and income taxes, a record investment in infrastructure and a
massive reduction in the provincial debt. Health
- Putting Patients First o
Reduce surgical wait times in Saskatchewan to no longer than three months
within four years. o
Physician recruitment strategy. o
Retain our province’s medical graduates and residents so the people of
Saskatchewan benefit from the dollars we spend training doctors in our
province. o
Improve access to long-term care for seniors. Fiscal
Responsibility o
Reduced the province’s debt by $2.7 billion, or nearly 40 per cent. o
Modify the budgetary process in the future to reduce the impact of wild
fluctuations in natural resource revenues. Education o
Nearly $300 million has been invested in pre-kindergarten to Grade 12
infrastructure – the largest amount ever invested in building and
upgrading Saskatchewan schools in a two-year period. o
Continue improvements to over 230 schools in every part of Saskatchewan. o
Allocate the remaining $4 million that has been provided for the development
of 1,000 new licensed childcare spaces, bringing the number of spaces to a
total of 11,400. Putting
Vulnerable Children First o
Set aside $25 million to improve the child welfare system. o
Implement a new electronic case management system to provide better
monitoring and protection of children and youth in its care. Justice
and Policing o
Banning texting and hand-held cell phone usage while driving. o
New ticket legislation to protect those wishing to attend events and
concerts. o
Continue on commitment of an additional 120 police officers throughout the
province. Agriculture o
AgriStability program to Melville. o
$70 million in direct support to livestock producers through the Cattle and
Hog Support Program. o
Largest farmland property tax reduction in Saskatchewan history. First
Nations and Métis Relations o
Further work on developing guidelines covering Saskatchewan’s duty to
consult. o
Engagement of First Nations and Métis People in the economic prosperity of
Saskatchewan. o
2010 will be designated as the Year of the Métis in Saskatchewan. Environment o
Plans for a new environmental regulatory framework. o
Present a comprehensive water management plan. Immigration o
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program has set the goal of attracting 3,400
nominations. o
Reduce processing times for immigration. |
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