Saskatchewan election: Sask. United Party promises to reduce PST, cut gas tax [Video]

Saskatchewan’s general election campaign moved into its second day Wednesday, with the two main parties shying away from touching the provincial sales tax while an upstart conservative party promises to slash it in half.

Jon Hromek, leader of the Saskatchewan United Party, told reporters at his campaign kickoff in Regina he would cut the provincial sales tax to three per cent from six per cent and also end the provincial gasoline tax.

He said he would pay for both tax cuts, estimated to cost $2 billion, by undertaking a potash royalty review that could result in more money flowing into provincial coffers.

He said he would also audit the province’s finances to find savings, calling the spending of Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party government wasteful.

“I guarantee (potash companies) won’t be in love with the plan,” Hromek said, adding residents deserve a fair share.

Voters are to go to the polls …