2024 Provincial Election

Election Day Is Coming on October 28!

The 2024 Saskatchewan Provincial Election is fast approaching with the last day to vote being Monday, October 28. Voting is a powerful way to make your voice heard in shaping our province’s future of public safety.

Find out Where Each Party Stands on Public Safety

Public safety is a key issue in the October 28 Provincial Election, and we’re committed to helping you make an informed choice.

We sent a questionnaire to all major political parties asking them to share their plans for crucial public safety topics like policing, crime prevention, and emergency response.

Saskatchewan Questionnaire Responses

1) Under the Provincial Police Service Agreement between the RCMP and the Government of Saskatchewan, the Provincial Minister sets the objectives, priorities, and goals of the SK RCMP. An example of this is the provincial government’s recent pledge to fund approximately 250 RCMP positions over the coming years. How does your party plan to contribute to strengthening the RCMP for the future?

Saskatchewan Party

The Saskatchewan Party is fully committed to strengthening the RCMP. This year, the Saskatchewan Party government provided RCMP “F” Division with $228 million and have committed an additional $28 million for officer recruitment. If RCMP “F” Division expands its front-line policing in Saskatchewan, a re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will provide immediate funding. The Saskatchewan Party government has launched specialized teams such as the Crime Reduction Teams (CRT), Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team (STRT), Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team (WEST), Police and Crisis Teams (PACT), and Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Teams, working closely with the RCMP to protect communities. The Saskatchewan Party government is pushing the federal government to renew the RCMP contract in 2032 and ensure the future of the Depot training facility in Regina. With continued efforts from our party, we engaged with the federal minister, and they committed to keeping Depot in Regina, securing top-tier RCMP training for future generations.

Saskatchewan NDP

The Saskatchewan NDP is committed to ensuring the RCMP is given the tools it needs to guarantee the safety of our residents. The Sask. Party is promising more RCMP positions on the one hand, but on the other, they’re setting up a rival public safety agency, the Marshals Service, to divert funding and employees from existing law enforcement agencies. Carla Beck and an NDP government will work with the RCMP to hire additional RCMP officers, as the Sask. Party has promised. But we’re going to go further and scrap the Marshals Service, and we will make $10 million of Marshals funding available to the RCMP and municipal police agencies. Local police like the RCMP can put those dollars to use right away, unlike the Marshals which will take years to establish.

2) Over 100 municipalities and thousands of Saskatchewan residents have written to the provincial government asking for more transparency and accountability regarding the Saskatchewan Marshals Service. The mandate of the Marshals seems to duplicate services already provided by existing policing agencies, raising many questions and uncertainties. How would your party ensure that the public, municipalities, and public safety organizations are properly consulted and included in decision-making about public safety?

Saskatchewan Party

A re-elected Saskatchewan Party government commitment to public safety decision-making involves regular consultations with a wide range of stakeholders. The Saskatchewan Party government meet frequently with the Assistant Commissioner Blackmore of RCMP “F” Division, Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police, SARM, SUMA, First Nations, mayors, councillors, and public safety organizations to ensure that diverse voices are heard. A Saskatchewan Party government will travel to remote detachments across the province to better understand the needs faced by our front-line officers in those communities. By prioritizing ongoing dialogue and collaboration, we aim to create inclusive public safety initiatives that benefit all residents of Saskatchewan, ensuring that no area is overlooked in our efforts to enhance community safety.

Saskatchewan NDP

The Saskatchewan NDP is committed to ensuring the RCMP is given the tools it needs to guarantee the safety of our residents. The Sask. Party is promising more RCMP positions on the one hand, but on the other, they’re setting up a rival public safety agency, the Effective public safety management can’t be accomplished without cooperation and collaboration with existing police services. Unfortunately, Scott Moe and the Sask. Party have stopped listening to local leaders. Carla Beck and an NDP government are committed to meeting with leaders and those on the front lines, and to developing collaborative solutions to the challenges facing Saskatchewan today.

3) The Saskatchewan RCMP is committed to working together for a safer Saskatchewan but is only one part of the public safety continuum. Apart from the RCMP, what are your party’s top investment priorities to improve public safety in Saskatchewan?

Saskatchewan Party

The Saskatchewan Party government is currently investing $23 million for municipal police positions and $12 million for 100 new front-line officers. The First Nations Community Safety Officer Pilot Program is being expanded with $1.06 million, while $400,000 is allocated for alternative response officers in Regina and Saskatoon. A $197,000 investment will fund a narcotics-focused K9 Unit for the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol. The Saskatchewan Party government is also developing the Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) to address gaps in police services and increase public safety. The SMS will have province-wide authority but won’t replace existing police jurisdictions. Instead, the SMS will complement the RCMP and be a deployable police force to communities around the province with policing gaps.

Saskatchewan NDP

Being tough on crime also means being tough on the causes of crime. Scott Moe and the Sask. Party want to throw good money after bad on vanity projects like the Marshals Service, but we want to target the issues that cause crime. When we scrap the Marshals service, we’re also going to take $10 million to invest in expanding mental health and addictions services. We’re going to make more public housing units available to get people off the street. And we’re going to offer rebates to homes, local businesses, and places of worship to install and upgrade security equipment like cameras and lights. We want to ensure that people feel safe in their homes and their communities.

4) Is there anything else you would like Saskatchewan voters to know about your plan for improving public safety in Saskatchewan?

Saskatchewan Party

The Saskatchewan Party government is committing over $17 million to initiatives that combine law enforcement with vital social supports. This commitment includes funding for about 100 new municipal police officers, doubling Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) officers to 28, and strengthening police training at the Saskatchewan Police College. The goal is to enhance all policing agencies including RCMP, Municipal, First Nations, and the SMS. The Saskatchewan Party government is committed to providing more officers, more funding, and ultimately aiming to reduce crime throughout the province. We’re also expanding Complex Needs Emergency Shelters in Saskatoon and Regina, providing medically supported, secure spaces for individuals who pose a risk to themselves or others, often due to intoxication. Our strategy emphasizes both immediate safety and longterm support, addressing the root causes of crime through mental health, addiction services, and community-based programs.

Saskatchewan NDP

Under Scott Moe and the Sask. Party, public safety is getting worse. Saskatchewan leads the nation in crime severity, in violent crime, and in domestic violence. Homelessness is on the rise, and people are afraid to step outside. And despite all this, the Sask. Party refuses to work with local municipalities, police agencies, or with experts. Carla Beck and the Saskatchewan NDP know that building safer communities starts with listening to local leaders and working collaboratively to address the public safety challenges Saskatchewan is facing.

Full Questionnaire Responses

Saskatchewan NDP Response

Saskatchewan Party Response

Public Safety Plans:

Saskatchewan NDP: https://www.saskndp.ca/plan_crime

Saskatchewan Party: https://www.saskparty.com/ourplan

Make Your Plan to Vote

If you are a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and have been a resident of Saskatchewan for at least the last 6 months it’s important to be prepared and have a plan to vote. Voting is easy and can be done one of the following ways:

Vote by Mail: You can apply today to vote by mail. Once approved, a ballot kit will be sent to your home. Complete it and mail it back before Election Day.
Voting Week (October 22–26, 2024): Vote early at one of the locations listed on your voter information card or check online. Don’t forget to bring your ID.
Voting on Election Day: Vote on October 28 at a polling location near you.
Special Circumstances: If you’re unable to leave your home, you can arrange for an election worker to visit for “Homebound Voting.” You and your caregiver can both cast a ballot. For residents in hospitals, personal care homes, or remand facilities, Facility Voting should be available at your facility. This voting is for residents only and not for the walk-in public
Key Dates to Remember

Voter Information Cards Mailed: October 15 to 22

Last Day to Apply for Vote by Mail: October 19

Voting Week: October 22 to 26 (No voting on October 27)

Election Day: October 28 (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

Ready to Vote?

Learn more about how to vote, register, view ID requirements, and get all the resources you need for this election at the official Elections SK website. Stay informed and be sure your voice is heard this October.

2024 Provincial Election

Election Day Is Coming on October 28!

Find out Where Each Party Stands on Public Safety

Saskatchewan Questionnaire Responses

Full Questionnaire Responses

Public Safety Plans:

Make Your Plan to Vote

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