Saskatchewan election: Political scientist sees no big issues in ‘little election’ [Video]

A Saskatoon-based political scientist doesn’t expect Saskatchewan’s provincial election to be dominated by large issues, explosive events or political fireworks prior to voting day on Oct. 28.

“Right now, it’s a little election,” said Ken Coates, professor emeritus at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Saskatchewan.

“It’s an election about little things.”

Coates said with no major issues or scandals plaguing any political party, there likely won’t be many days that will create drama or divert parties away from daily announcements and rallies across the province.

In recent months, the Saskatchewan Party and NDP have tackled affordability.

The Sask. Party says it will reform tax thresholds if elected, and the NDP says it will give citizens tax breaks and won’t increase taxes if elected. Coates says to expect more “small politics” as each party focuses on fringe issues.

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