Sask. government promises to ‘do better’ in throne speech [Video]

The provincial government has promised to “do better” for the people of Saskatchewan in its fall speech from the throne with a pointed focus on health care and education.

Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty delivered the throne speech to begin the new legislative session.

Following last month’s election, 61 MLAs will enter an abbreviated fall sitting expected to last up to three weeks.

Like the sitting, Monday’s throne speech, entitled “A New Beginning,” is much shorter than the typical speech from recent years. It reintroduces campaign promises made by the Saskatchewan Party government with a few notable additions.

The speech says members from both parties heard from voters who want the following:

• Improved access to health care services. 

• Better support for our children in their classrooms.

• Improved representation by being more responsive to concerns.  

“That message has been heard and my government will act on it,” the government said.

Premier Scott Moe told reporters the speech and …