Aleana Young, MLA for the Constituency of Regina South Albert

Stronger. Together.

Economic Stability

As the Opposition lead for Economy and Jobs, I track and advocate for a stronger economy. StatCan’s data continues to show concerning trends: worst job creation record among provinces, stagnant wages, and diminishing purchasing power. In 2023, the Sask. Party government’s capital investment is only 55% of 2014 levels. Under Scott Moe and the Sask. Party government, Saskatchewan’s five-year immigration retention rate has dropped 20% - this means that for every 100 newcomers to our province, 42 leave. This is concerning for families, employers, and our economic prospects. 

I’ll keep fighting for a strong economy. 

Carla Beck and I continue to hear that affordability and cost of living is the number one concern. Our team is continuing to push for real, dependable, affordability relief. Our priority in this spring sitting of the Legislature is to push the government to axe the gas tax, which could save hard working families $0.15/L – tomorrow.  

In six years, Premier Scott Moe has nearly doubled Saskatchewan’s debt; Scott Moe has one of the worst fiscal records in Saskatchewan history, posting 5 deficit budgets. And yet, our health and education systems are starved while we’ve seen splurges on lavish trips to Dubai, Germany, and India – all with public funds. I pushed for transparent documentation on the $1.5 million price-tag. I also called for an expedited investigation into rates the province paid for a social services client’s stay at a motel owned by a government member. 

“Saskatchewan has the resources, the work ethic, all the ingredients to boom. This province should be moving forward. Sadly, for far too many folks, it feels like we’re spinning our tires.”