Saskatchewan government rejects NDP request for special session on SaskPower and SGI rates

The Saskatchewan government turned down the NDP’s call for an emergency legislative session after SaskPower and Saskatchewan Government Insurance submitted two-year rate proposals to the provincial rate review panel.

The NDP leader, Carla Beck, asked the provincial government to convene an emergency legislative session in response to proposed rate increases from SaskPower and Saskatchewan Government Insurance. Beck said many residents are struggling with costs and named measures she wanted the legislature to consider. The provincial government rejected the request, calling it an attempt to redo the recent sitting and highlighting its own affordability measures. SGI and SaskPower filed two-year proposals with the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel. Key points: - NDP Leader Carla Beck requested an emergency legislative session to address the proposed rate increases and other affordability measures. - The Saskatchewan government refused the request and described it as an attempt at a "do-over," noting its record on affordability. - SGI and SaskPower have submitted two-year rate proposals to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel, which will review those submissions. Summary: The disagreement centers on proposed rate increases from SaskPower and SGI and the NDP’s demand for an immediate legislative response. The government declined the request and the rate proposals are now before the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel for consideration; timing and outcomes were not stated.