leader Wade Sira does not win seat, CBC News projects, Sask.
Saskatchewan election tracker 2020: Here’s what the parties are promising. Valle-Castro noted that meritocracy is often used to justify the whiteness — and maleness — of Canada’s political representation. As for the gender designation on government identification cards, the NDP said it believes the provincial government has a responsibility to uphold the Human Rights Code and elimiate discriminatin in Saskatchewan. Leaders of Saskatchewan’s two main political parties are back on the campaign trail today as election day draws closer. election night, Provincial parties hold smaller election night events, make use of virtual gatherings, Saskatchewan election 2020: NDP Leader Meili votes in advance polls ahead of election, Voters happy with pandemic precautions as early numbers soar, Prince Albert residents show support for city police amid COVID-19 outbreak, Some Saskatchewan voters can't cast ballots because of COVID-19 rules, In photos: Saskatchewan provincial election night, COVID-19 case found in Martensville public school, Vehicle blaze sparks grassfire northeast of Saskatoon, The psychology of wearing masks: Why some people are complying and others are not, Saskatoon firefighters prevent wildfire Monday morning, Strange smell to linger over Saskatoon as crews drill gas wells at the landfill - CTV News Saskatoon, Strange smell to linger over Saskatoon as crews drill gas wells at the landfill, 'The biggest difference for me is the transparency': New Canadian votes in Sask. My goal for 2024 is to see absolutely everyone represented,” said party leader Naomi Hunter.“Issues of race and gender and sexuality are part of our legislation here in this province and this is really something I feel strongly about.”Hunter, who is the only female leader of a major political party in Saskatchewan, said the party created a policy for the 2020 election to open the door for people from under-represented groups. The NDP said it would work to ensure institutions and official documents are inclusive and affirm the identity of Saskatchewan people. Saskatchewan election 2020: Sask. “Diversity is a consequence of equity, rather than something that you have to force,” she said. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. We've gathered a few choice quotes filed from StarPhoenix and Leader-Post journalists covering the vote, as well as a few of social media's best lines. Francois Biber The Saskatchewan PC Party is fielding 31 candidates, six of whom are women. He also praised Moe for his party’s leadership throughout the... Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe was re-elected in his riding of Rosthern-Shellbrook on Monday. Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. Story continues below advertisement, “We do want to pick the best candidates of them all, but right now we’re not able to do that. While voters decide who gets a seat, Saskatchewan’s political parties have already set the table when it comes to visible representation. Questions covered potential legislature to improve the lives of queer people, mental health challenges, supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community and gender designation on health cards and other government documents. election 2020: A look at how Saskatoon residents voted, Buffalo Party of Sask. He said it is a reflection of the party detailing what it has done while in government as opposed to new initiatives the Sask Party plans to achieve if re-elected. Candidates and registered political parties are key for a healthy democracy. Saskatchewan reported 54 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday.