Saskatchewan NDP criticizes $650M in pre-budget spending

Saskatchewan NDP criticizes $650M in pre-budget spending

The Saskatchewan NDP is criticizing a recent move by the provincial government, namely, the introduction of $650 million in spending just weeks before the provincial budget.

Saskatchewan government to spend extra $655M; NDP calls for accountability

REGINA — Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP is calling on Premier Scott Moe's government to open the books for spending an extra $655 million. The province is paying that amount through executive orders signed this week.

Sask. quietly issues $650M in additional spending just weeks before budget

A special warrant is a way for a government to obtain money when the legislature is not in session. The funding is supposed to be used for the current fiscal year.

Special warrants for extra spending could push Sask.’s deficit more than $1 billion

A number of special warrants for extra spending – worth about $650 million altogether – could end up pushing Saskatchewan’s deficit up more than $1 billion. The provincial government published 12 special warrants on Thursday last week, authorizing extra spending for government ministries over and above what was budgeted for 2025-26. Special warrants are issued when there isn’t enough money specifically budgeted to cover expenses considered to be…