NDP leadership hopeful visits the North
One NDP leadership candidate is touring the North and announcing his plans to support the region in the future.
Trent Wotherspoon visited La Ronge on Oct. 16 where he announced his commitment to re-establishing the Ministry of Northern Affairs.
“Right now you’ve got all of the decisions being made out of Regina, consolidated by the premier’s office with little attention, little understanding of the North,” Wotherspoon said.
He said establishing a Ministry of Northern Affairs in the North allows the government to work with Indigenous and non-Indigenous northerners to advance important programs with their knowledge and leadership.