NDP shadow ministers plan two week tour of northern Saskatchewan [Video]

Jordan McPhail (Northern Affairs) grew up in La Ronge and served on town council. He reiterated their goal is to make sure northern issues are brought back to the legislature in Regina.

“We are really truly going up there with no expectations. We’re there to listen and hear what the organizations and community members are facing and the struggles they are having every single day,” he said.

“A lot of the challenges Saskatchewan people face — especially the high cost of living and access to healthcare and good services — are magnified in the North,” added Brent Blakley (Social Services)

Following Monday’s press conference, the shadow ministers made several stops in Prince Albert including the sexual assault centre, New North, mobile crisis and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Forest Management.

Future stops in the weeks will also include La Loche, Stony Rapids and Wollaston Lake.

Brittney Senger (Community-Based Organizations) stated the …