Strong People Working Together for a Strong Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is strong when our people are strong. This is why our government is committed to providing greater supports for those experiencing mental health and addiction issues. To that end, I would like to thank Dr. Fern Stockdale Winder and many others for their work to shape the recommendations that are included in a new Mental Health and Addiction Action Plan.
Working Together for Change: A 10-Year Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Saskatchewan is the culmination of extensive public consultation that puts a particular emphasis on the voices of people with lived experience. This action plan, which addresses the complex and often connected issues of mental health and addictions, includes the voices of family members, concerned citizens and providers from across the human service sectors.
Our government has received and endorsed the report and remains committed to action that will improve the services provided to those living with mental health and addictions issues.
Saskatchewan people can be proud of what we have accomplished together. Our province is home to more people and jobs than ever before, our incomes are higher and our taxes lower. In the Legislative Assembly on December 4, 2014, my colleague, MLA for Melville-Saltcoats – Bob Bjornerud, highlighted our record of reducing taxes. Here is part of the debate: