Report from the Legislature

Posted On May 16, 2013
Our government has a strong record of keeping promises – doing the things we said we would. We did it consistently during our first term, and continue to do so. I am happy to report that during the just-completed spring session of the Legislature, we honoured several commitments we made in our Growth Plan. We announced our sixth consecutive balanced budget – a budget that controlled spending while making important investments...

Spring Session Wraps

Posted On May 16, 2013
Premier Brad Wall said a balanced budget, continued economic strength and a new Saskatchewan Employment Act that modernizes the province's labour legislation were the highlights of the 2012-13 legislative session which wraps up today. "Sound financial management is the foundation of our government's Growth Plan," Wall said. "We are one of only a few provinces in Canada with a balanced budget – a budget that controls spending...

New Labour Legislation for Saskatchewan

Posted On May 13, 2013
The Saskatchewan Employment Act (Bill 85) today passed third and final reading in the Legislative Assembly.The Act consolidates 12 pieces of labour legislation into one updated and comprehensive Act that protects workers, promotes growth and increases accountability. "I want to thank all the people and organizations who made submissions and the members of the Minister’s Advisory Committee for their input and candor,” Labour...