Saskatchewan budget winners losers: School boards stay, PST goes up
REGINA — The Saskatchewan government tabled a budget Wednesday which forecasts a $685 million deficit this year. Here’s a look at who benefits and who takes a hit:
Winners
School Boards — The 28 schools boards are not being forced to amalgamate and are keeping their elected boards.
Emergency departments — There’s $12 million more to address overcapacity pressures and emergency department wait times in Regina and Saskatoon.