Committed to Reducing Barriers for Increased Life Quality

One of the commitments of our Saskatchewan Party government is to create an environment where Saskatchewan people can continue to improve their quality of life. To do this, we have been reducing barriers.  

Prince Albert Northcote is a diverse and dynamic constituency. Yours is a unique voice in the province.

I am privileged to bring your voice to Regina, which has influenced policies that have made access to opportunities easier.

Key changes have been made in education to increase spaces in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and apprenticeship training. Today there is virtually no wait list for ABE.  Because this barrier is reduced, more people can choose to upgrade their skills.  This often means the difference between a career over a job.

Another way the education barrier is being reduced, is through the Mobile Job Connection Service project. It is expanding services and will be working closely with a number of employers to help them recruit First Nations people. Job Connections buses will provide convenient access to services needed to research career and training opportunities, develop a career action plan, connect with employers and, ultimately, gain rewarding employment.

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This action is in response to recommendations from the Joint Task Force on First Nations and Métis Education and Employment. It will strengthen access to information, services and supports that help people transition to school, work, and new communities.

Our government set another goal to improve quality of life by creating timely access to surgery. The wait times eight years ago caused untold hardship to Saskatchewan residents and their families.  That is why our government implemented a successful initiative to reduce surgical wait times.  We also actively recruited more doctors and nurses to work in Saskatchewan. In the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region, statistics show that today, 94.8 per cent of patients are having surgery within three months.  Visit http://sasksurgery.ca.

Taxation is another area where we have reduced barriers and increased quality of life. By reducing the amount the public pays in personal and small business tax, people can decide what they will do with the money left in their pocket.

Today, a family of four making $50,000 a year pays only $64 compared to $2,302 in 2008. Families in general pay less in income tax today than they did eight years ago.  Approximately 112,000 low-income Saskatchewan residents have been removed from the provincial tax roll completely.

In Saskatchewan, our population and economy continues to grow. Even though forest fires and the decline in oil prices have impacted finances, our government knows we must continue to support growth through targeted investments in physical and social infrastructure.  At the same time, we will work hard to bring the province’s finances back to balance by the end of the year through careful management and restraint measures.

It is your voice that guides us. 

I ask that you continue to write, phone, e-mail or visit my office to provide your insights and suggestions.  It is through these discussions we can work with Saskatchewan people to keep Saskatchewan strong. Call 306-922-4220, visit my website at http://mlajurgens.ca or email mlajurgens@sasktel.net. My office is located at 5A 598 15 St. East across from Superstore.