As provincial politicians hit the campaign trail on Wednesday, the Saskatchewan Party promised to help youth living and working in Saskatchewan, while the New Democratic Party (NDP) promised to crack down on crime.
Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe was in Saskatoon, while NDP leader Carla Beck made her way to Prince Albert.
Scott Moe said if re-elected, his party would increase the Graduate Retention Program by 20 per cent. He said the program, which gives tuition rebates for those who choose to live and work in Saskatchewan, will help recent graduates face cost of living pressures.
“We are focused on making life more affordable by keeping money in students’ pockets, keeping money in the working people of Saskatchewan’s pockets, so that they can deal with the cost of living challenges,” Moe said.
The increase would move the maximum benefit from $20,000 to $24,000.