Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck shared her vision for a stronger economy at a Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce meeting. Beck aims to create jobs and boost worker pay if elected in October."I will work to deliver change and support the prosperity that we once enjoyed," said Beck. "I'm excited to talk to you about our vision for the province — a vision of change that allows us to get back to our rightful place as economic leaders, grow the economy and ensure Saskatchewan families, seniors, and businesses enjoy the success they deserve."The NDP leader pointed out that Saskatchewan has fallen behind other provinces in recent years. From 2018 to 2023, the province ranked second-last in economic growth and last in job creation in Canada. Seven sectors of Saskatchewan's economy have also shrunk during this time."This is not for lack of entrepreneurial spirit, hard work and business savvy in Saskatchewan — we have that in buckets," said Beck. "This is a government problem. They have mismanaged, misspent and taken our province backwards."Beck promised change if elected and plans to balance the budget without raising taxes. The NDP leader also cleared up some claims made by her opponents. She stated that she has always been against the federal carbon tax and wants to cut taxes, not raise them."It is time for change, and, if elected, I promise that both myself and my caucus will work to deliver change and support the prosperity that we once enjoyed," said Beck.Beck has spoken out against the federal NDP-Liberal agreement, which the federal NDP just backed out of. She recently wrote to all major federal party leaders, asking them to focus on Saskatchewan's needs.Beck believes the NDP plan will help Saskatchewan regain its position as an economic leader in Canada.
