NDP Leader Carla Beck criticized the Saskatchewan Party government for not pausing the fuel tax at a time when people are paying more in provincial sales tax.
During question period Thursday, NDP Leader Carla Beck criticized the Saskatchewan Party government for not pausing the fuel tax at a time when people are paying more in provincial sales tax. .Premier Scott Moe’s government is rejecting Opposition accusations its new budget hangs Saskatchewan residents out to dry when it comes to affordability.Finance Minister Donna Harpauer responded by accusing the NDP of having Manitoba envy, as that province did pause the fuel tax.
He said the government had added the sales tax years ago on children’s clothing and used cars along with increasing power rates.He also reiterated his party does not support the carbon price and supports the decision to not remit the levy. “Those cabinet ministers can heckle all they want, while six out of 10 Saskatchewan people struggle to put food on the table. You want to talk about out of touch? Exhibit A,” he said while pointing to members opposite.Did you open an FHSA last year? Why your tax refund might be delayed
He said decisions to send patients to Calgary for mammograms, which cost more than doing them in the province, spend millions more on contract nurses and use hotels more often for social services recipients, are temporary.The Opposition has said those plans point to mismanaged spending, as the province could have saved money had it acted sooner before issues got so bad.
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