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REGINA – NDP Leader Carla Beck says she would cut $58 million in spending during her first year as premier if her party wins the Saskatchewan election set for Oct. 28.
Beck says he would eliminate the service of Saskatchewan Party marshals, cut government advertising and cut administration at the province’s Crown Investment Corporation and Executive Council.
He says he would also restructure the Saskatchewan trade offices and do away with consultants.
Beck says she would spend more than $390 million in the first year to pay for her promises, including more money for education and health care.
The plan also includes giving up $164 million in revenue to pay for suspending the gas tax, eliminating a provincial sales tax on children’s clothing and some grocery items, and other measures.
Beck says her plan is based on the government’s budget numbers, and she predicts deficits in the first three years with a surplus in the fourth year.
“For years, Scott Moe and his government have been spending money on the wrong priorities – $20 million and counting on a marshals service that has yet to provide one boot on the ground. That money could and should have gone to our province’s existing police forces,” Beck told reporters Friday in Regina.
She has said she would use savings from cutting the marshal service and spend it on RCMP and mental health services.
“This is a plan for change. Now, I’m sure Scott Moe and the Sask. A party is going to tell you this can’t be done, but that’s a choice.”
Moe has said that Beck’s plans are costly and would lead to large deficits.
Moe has promised broad tax relief for families, which he said would save a family of four more than $3,400 over four years.
He also plans to increase benefits for families who want to put their children in sports and the arts, along with a pair of tax credits to help current and prospective homeowners.
He said he intended to outline the cost of his party’s promises.
This report was first published by The Canadian Press on October 4, 2024.
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