This month's Weaver is packed with wonderful information and messages from your Leader and SGP Executive. Stay up to date. Be informed. Watch our website for updates as we post information on our election readiness for the 2024 Provincial Election, candidate announcements, Platform information, and volunteer opportunities.
Dear Saskatchewan Greens,
When I talk to Greens across the country and they reminisce about “the good old days” and what they miss, they always list off things we still do as Greens in Saskatchewan. Things you might take for granted. We are a living culture of grassroots democracy. We get to know one another, check on each other’s well-being, and enjoy a non-status camaraderie among candidates and volunteers. Being “ordinary people” is what makes us so relatable to voters on our doorsteps. We, as Greens, revive people’s faith in democracy and their confidence to try something different when it comes time to cast their ballot.
Candidate Announcements
Please check in at our website during the month, to see new candidate announcements as they go up before you see them in the Weaver.
If you or someone you know can help in a campaign or would make a great candidate, please connect with Naomi Hunter at 1-306-561-8880.
Click on the photos to read the full bios.
Be Part of Doing Politics Differently
Ever wondered why we beg for donations like a thirsty cactus? Like leaky buckets in a drought, we struggle with sporadic funds. Monthly donations provide a steady stream, allowing us to plan and expand effectively. Become a monthly donor and be a rainmaker. Your future self—and many others—will thank you!
The big bonus is that donations of $25 or more are eligible for a tax credit of up to 75% of your donation.
To donate by credit card, visit Donate - Saskatchewan Green Party or email [email protected] for your other options.
Visit the Clean Green Saskatchewan homepage to download a PDF or connect with [email protected] to purchase for $33.30.
Petitions - Take Action and Please Sign
You can make a difference.
Together we can create real change in this province. As people across the province mobilize and add their voices to petitions for change, we build strength and resilience together. Add your voice today.
SK must act now to remove asbestos in our drinking water
https://www.saskgreen.ca/asbestos_in_our_drinking_water
SK needs a Wetlands Policy
https://www.saskgreen.ca/sk_needs_a_wetlands_policy
SK needs renewable energy - not nuclear waste.
https://www.saskgreen.ca/sk_needs_renewable_energy_not_nuclear_waste
SK demands a new approach to healthcare
https://www.saskgreen.ca/sk_demands_a_new_approach_to_healthcare
End Homelessness in Saskatchewan
https://www.saskgreen.ca/end_homelessness_in_saskatchewan
Ending Poverty in Saskatchewan
https://www.saskgreen.ca/ending_poverty_in_saskatchewan
Call for Volunteers
Join your local volunteer team
Your support is vital to help elect Saskatchewan Green MLAs and continue to build Green momentum in all ridings across our Province.
Fostering communities of dedicated change-makers, who enjoy working collaboratively in line with the Values of the Saskatchewan Green Party is essential to our mission. We need people like you, who demonstrate service, leadership, and a commitment to a more sustainable, healthy, and caring Saskatchewan.
Does this sound like you?
Please join us in this exciting opportunity to work with The Saskatchewan Green Party as we work towards building a stronger voice in government, and stronger advocacy for Green Values. Thank you for your support in helping grow the SK Green movement!
Watch Naomi Hunter, leader of the Saskatchewan Green Party talk at the first debate of this election sponsored by Saskatoon Council on Aging and the National Association of Federal Retirees.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQTdSV-96p8
Vote by Mail
Apply now to vote by mail in the upcoming provincial election register at www.elections.sk.ca/votebymail or phone 1-833-419-0141
Reading for Your National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
We recommend these readings as part of your reconciliACTION on September 30.
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
- PAGC and FSIN Leaders say GST, PST, and Carbon Tax a Violation of Treaty Rights
- Canada Owes First Nations for Treaty Breaches, Top Court Rules
- Cuthand: Treaty 4 Marks 150 Years with Legacy of Broken Promises
- Mandryk: Treaty 4 Anniversary a Good Time to Finally Learn Our Real History
Sask. Nurses Say St. Paul's ER “Worst It's Ever Been”
CTV News
The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses and the NDP are urging the government and health authority to address critical overcrowding in St. Paul’s Hospital emergency room, warning of worsening conditions despite previous action plans.
Rental Costs Rise in Regina
CBC News article “Year-over-year rent prices fell in some big cities in August — and smaller markets got more expensive”
A report shows August rental rates fell in major cities like Vancouver and Toronto but rose in smaller markets. Regina rents jumped 18%, while Saskatoon, Edmonton, and Winnipeg also saw increases.
(The Saskatchewan Green Party will put in place rent controls and ensure affordability in renting– something the Sask Party has not done.)
Dangers in Our Language on Homelessness
By Cathy Crowe, Rabble.ca
The language surrounding homelessness has evolved significantly, influencing both perceptions and solutions. Terms like "unhoused" and "dehoused" highlight systemic causes, while outdated stigmatizing descriptors persist. Activists call for action, not bureaucracy, as climate emergencies worsen conditions. Government responses, like warming buses and Heat Relief Networks, remain inadequate.
Why Two Parties Are Mum on Potash Royalties
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck promises a six-month gas tax suspension and $2 billion for education but avoids potash royalty reform, fearing business backlash and losing corporate donations. Similarly, Premier Scott Moe’s party remains silent on the issue, benefiting from substantial industry contributions. Both parties avoid potash royalty changes to protect corporate relationships ahead of a competitive election.
Beck's Drive-By Bashing of the Federal Carbon Tax Hits a Pothole
Murray Mandrake, Regina Leader-Post Columnist
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck criticized federal policies, especially the carbon tax, stating it burdens residents. A pothole is that a lot of Saskatchewan people want to keep their carbon rebates because it is more than what they pay in carbon tax on gas.
As Germany Cuts Red Tape, Renewable Installations Boom
Yale Environment 360 - Germany nearly doubled wind and solar installations from 2022 to 2023, driven by streamlined permitting processes and EU clean energy directives. Could the SK government do the same?
“Concrete Revolution” Takes Aim at Construction’s Worst Polluter
By Darius Snieckus, Canada’s National Observer
Canada's construction sector is undergoing a "concrete revolution" aimed at reducing its significant carbon emissions, which are responsible for up to 8% of global greenhouse gases. Innovations include CO2-sequestering concrete, rubble recycling, and low-carbon mixes. The industry aims to cut emissions by 40% by 2030, aligning with Canada’s 2050 net-zero goals.
No Cap: A Fifth of the Methane from This Province’s Oil and Gas Escapes into Our Air
By Carl Meyer, The Narwhal
A recent study reveals that 19% of methane from conventional oil and gas production in Saskatchewan escapes into the atmosphere, raising concerns about pollution control and regulatory effectiveness. As Canada pushes to cut methane emissions by 75% by 2030, Saskatchewan's loss rate significantly exceeds that of Alberta and British Columbia.
Quality of Democracy Envy
Nancy Carswell, Treasure-COA of the Saskatchewan Green Party
Carswell distinguishes between jealousy and envy, expressing envy for the many countries with proportional representation (PR). PR strengthens democracy by boosting voter turnout, diverse representation, collaboration, and trust. Saskatchewan voters should ask candidates about electoral reform to enhance civic engagement and democracy's quality.
We hope you feel inspired to share your thoughts and knowledge with our readers. We are ready to dig deep with you and share your contributions with our Green members and supporters. We will work with you as much as you’d like through discussion or with editing help on any submission. We treasure the efforts of any and all who share our respect for the Green Values and offer us their thoughts on relevant topics. We will let you know when your submission has been accepted.
The Weaver Team
The Weaver articles express the viewpoints of the authors. They may not always align with the policies of the Saskatchewan Green Party.
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