'I would stay tuned': Sask. Premier hints at affordability measures ahead of throne speech
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The rising cost of living in Saskatchewan continues to be top of mind for residents – an issue that the provincial government is looking to take action on in the near future.
The rising cost of living in Saskatchewan continues to be top of mind for residents – an issue that the provincial government is looking to take action on in the near future.
The Saskatchewan Legislature is changing gears – following a week devoted exclusively to passing the Parents’ Bill of Rights.
“We have the speech from the throne coming up,” Premier Scott Moe told reporters at a press conference late last week. “I would say stay tuned with respect to what people should be looking for but we understand there’s affordability concerns at the family level.”
Steps to address the cost of living will be a major focus – with housing assistance being a potential measure according to Moe.
“We’ve seen the federal government move into this space when it comes to rental properties,” Moe added. “We’ve been looking closely at where we can have the largest impact in Saskatchewan. [Whether that] would that be in the space of rental properties or affordable housing ownership.”
Moe’s comments follow the release of an Insightrix poll that shows inflation and rising costs are the top concerns for Saskatchewan residents.
The Saskatchewan NDP have been calling for more government attention on the issue.
