Leader of the Official Opposition Ryan Meili has called for a united front in the continued battle against COVID-19.
Meili said during a press conference Tuesday he wants to implement a special committee to meet the needs of “issues that are not being addressed.”
“It is a moment to put partisan politics aside and put people first,” said Meili.
Meili said so far, he has received “radio silence” when it comes to a response from Premier Scott Moe. He added although he did bring up this same call during the short-lived legislature sitting, he has given them time to respond and hopes sending the message again will get the attention of Moe and company.
“We’re in a different moment now. We think this is the road to go down,” said Meili.
Meili said in a letter sent to the premier the proposed committee should include members from the government and official opposition caucuses, along with leaders all over the province such as First Nations and metis leaders, municipal leaders, and leaders in key sectors such as health, education, social services and justice.
“Saskatchewan people are asking their leaders to put aside their differences and working together to respond to this unprecedent challenge,” said Meili in the letter.
“My team and I are ready and eager to work collaboratively to build the best public health and economic response possible for the people of our province,” he added.
To date, Saskatchewan has 260 confirmed cases of COVID-19 of which 169 are active.
Seven more people have recovered bringing the provincial total to 88. Additionally, seven people are hospitalized with two being treated in ICU.
Thirteen of the cases are people 19 years of age and under and 112 cases are in the 20-44 age range. Ninety-two are in the 45-64 age range and 43 are in the 65-plus age range.
