Saskatchewan Provincial Election Campaign Begins

The Saskatchewan provincial election campaign officially began on Oct. 1, with voting set for Oct. 28. Premier Scott Moe of the Saskatchewan Party, seeking a second mandate, focuses on economic growth, job creation, and significant tax cuts, including indexing income tax rates to inflation. NDP Leader Carla Beck, running for the first time as party leader, promises a temporary suspension of the gas tax and the elimination of provincial sales tax on children's clothing and select groceries. Current polls indicate a tight race, with the Saskatchewan Party leading in rural areas and the NDP ahead in major cities like Regina and Saskatoon. Both parties emphasize affordability, health care, and education in their campaigns.