With the Saskatchewan provincial election looming, I’m sure everyone has noticed political television commercials and radio ads have been picking up. It appears to be a 2 horse race between the Sask Party and NDP. Both have there long lists of priorities, but I noticed an important part of Saskatchewan that is missing from both lists.
The Sask Parties priorities as listed on their website…
- Strong economy (which slightly touches on Agri-food exports)
- Improved Patient care
- Investments in infrastructure
- Support families
- Better education
The NDPs priorities as listed on their website…
- Health care
- Seniors care
- Education
- Cost of living
- Good jobs
- Sustainability
Last I checked, agriculture was a HUGE part of Saskatchewan? You would have to look long and hard to find either parties platform for agriculture, because it’s not mentioned on either website. Don’t get me wrong, health care and many of their other priorities are valid, but I just find it disturbing that there is no mention of the provinces driving force since forever. So when you get that untimely phone call at 6:05, right after you sit down for supper, ask your MLA what their plan is to improve agriculture in Saskatchewan. Hopefully they have an answer for you.
– Jamie
