$7.38 MILLION FOR SASKATOON POLICING INITIATIVES
December 9, the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety is providing $6.48 million to the City of Saskatoon through the Municipal Police Grants program in 2022-23. This grant will support 48 police service positions in the community.
"Safe communities are a priority for our government," Saskatoon Southeast MLA and Crown Investments Corporation Minister Don Morgan said on behalf of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Christine Tell. "We appreciate our partnership with the Saskatoon Police Service and thank the dedicated officers who work tirelessly to enhance community safety across Saskatoon and the surrounding area."
The funding for Saskatoon supports the continued delivery of targeted policing initiatives, such as the Police and Crisis Team (PACT), which comprises police officers and mental health workers who provide an integrated and coordinated response to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in the community.
$7.38 Million for Saskatoon Policing Initiatives | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan
HELPING SASKATCHEWAN PEOPLE WITH INFLATIONARY PRESSURES
All Saskatchewan Affordability Tax Credit (SATC) payments have been mailed to Saskatchewan residents age 18 and over who had filed their taxes before August 31, 2022, and had their correct address listed with the Canada Revenue Agency.
"Our government recognizes that costs for individuals and families have risen due to inflation. A growing economy, and a strong fiscal bottom line, allowed us to deliver one-time SATC payments of $500 to Saskatchewan residents, provide tax relief for businesses, and pay down debt. That's growth that works for everyone," Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said.
Late filers who filed after August and closer to the October 31, 2022 program deadline, and those who provided address change information will receive their cheques in the mail over the next two months. An estimated 900,000 SATC cheques may be mailed in total, depending on final numbers of late filers and those who changed addresses, at a total forecast cost of $450 million.
"Our province's economy is strong and growing private sector forecasts expect Saskatchewan to lead the country in economic growth in 2022 and 2023," Harpauer said.
The SATC payments are part of Government's Four-Point Affordability Plan introduced in August. The plan also had gym and fitness memberships and recreational activities for youth remain Provincial Sales Tax (PST) exempt, and small businesses were helped by the one-year extension of the temporary small business tax rate reduction.
The province's strong financial position also allows government to reduce borrowing and retire up to $1 billion in operating debt, resulting in lower interest costs allowing those savings to be invested into priority programs and services including health care, education and social safety nets.
Residents are encouraged to contact the SATC administration centre at satc@gov.sk.ca or call 1-800-667-6102 if they have questions related to the SATC payment or are seeking to clarify the status of their cheque, including those who filed their tax return on time but have not received their SATC payment within the next week.
More information about the SATC is available online at: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/taxes-and-investments/tax-credits/saskatchewan-affordability-tax-credit.
FALL SITTING OF THE LEGISLATURE FOCUSES ON GROWTH THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE
Premier Scott Moe thanks members for unanimous support of government agenda
With the Fall sitting of the Legislature concluding today, the Government of Saskatchewan is highlighting the significant progress that has been made on priorities identified in the Throne Speech. Key initiatives this fall included providing affordability relief, investments in health care recruitment and retention, new initiatives to make communities safer and standing up for Saskatchewan's economic autonomy with the introduction of the Saskatchewan First Act.
Thanks to higher than expected natural resource revenue, the government was able to announce significant measures to tackle affordability challenges facing Saskatchewan residents. The plan provides a $500 Affordability Tax Credit cheque for everyone 18 and above, retiring $1 billion in operating debt, extending the small business tax rate reduction and cancelling a previously announced PST expansion.
"A strong economy is what has allowed us to invest in affordability relief," Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Donna Harpauer said. "We will continue to stand up for and promote Saskatchewan, because a growing economy is what allows us to make key investments in healthcare, education and social services."
Fall Sitting of the Legislature Focuses on Growth that Works for Everyone | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan
