Saskatchewan’s two main party leaders renewed their appeals to voters in Regina on Friday, with the final voting day for the provincial election just around the corner.
Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe said his party has a record of growing jobs and, if he’s re-elected Monday, his government would strengthen the economy and put more money in people’s pockets.
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Beck courted undecided voters at her campaign stop, saying the province’s health-care system has suffered during Moe’s time as premier.
She said streets are no longer safe and the province is near the bottom nationally in creating full-time jobs.
Beck said that if she’s the province’s next premier, she would fix health care, provide more funding for schools and pause the gas tax for six months.
“Saskatchewan people are looking for change. They’re looking for a government that is going to put them and their families, their communities, their priorities first,” she said outside the Co-Op Refinery Complex, where she was flanked by dozens of union members and leaders.
“To all of those who wonder, can it be done? Yes, we can win this election.”
She received endorsements from Unifor and the Saskatchewan Building Trades Council.
Moe held a rally with dozens of supporters and candidates at a banquet hall in the city.
He said a Saskatchewan Party government would continue to make investments in health care and education.
“If you want a strong economy and you want a bright future, well, I would say this: ‘This is your party,'” he said to cheers.
Early voting ends on Saturday, and polls are closed on Sunday before they open for the final day of voting on Monday.
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