“This fall, we’ll be sending a $500 affordability tax credit check to everyone in Saskatchewan age 18 and over,” said Moe.
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The premier said the main reason behind these controls is to help Saskatchewans with the rising cost of resources in the province.
“Higher resource prices drive our economy and create thousands of new jobs,” Moe explained.
“This has significantly improved our fiscal position from deficit to surplus. And that’s good news. But it also means that the cost of almost everything you buy has gone up.”
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This fall, our government will send a $500 affordability check to everyone in Saskatchewan age 18 and older.
Here’s why… pic.twitter.com/kT01wdfigQ
— Scott Moe (@PremierScottMoe) August 22, 2022
Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpower will provide more details on the tax credit overhaul on Tuesday, along with other measures such as debt relief and assistance to small businesses in Saskatchewan.
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The Saskatchewan NDP has been calling on the provincial government for months to implement relief schemes for the province, including a request to remove the PST from restaurants and children’s clothing. “It’s been almost six months since we called on this government to act on the generational affordability crisis that is crippling this province and affecting so many families during what should be a summer of fun and enjoyment,” the finance minister said earlier. Saskatchewan NDP critic Aleana Young; this month for the affordability crisis. Story continues below ad 2:01 COVID-19: Saskatchewan reports 1,524 new cases, 27 new deaths COVID-19: Saskatchewan reports 1,524 new cases, 27 new deaths © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.