Saskatchewan NDP Calls for Provincial Involvement in $6.6 Billion Defense Spending Increase
NDP Leader Carla Beck urges Saskatchewan to participate in the federal government's $6.6 billion defense spending increase, viewing it as an economic opportunity. The NDP proposes recruiting for the Canadian Armed Forces and creating positions in several cities, along with investments in housing, infrastructure, childcare, and mental health for military families. They also aim to collaborate with local businesses to support industries supplying next-generation capabilities to the military.

Saskatchewan's NDP Leader Carla Beck is advocating for the province's involvement in a $6.6 billion defense spending increase by the federal government. She sees this as a significant economic opportunity and urges collaboration to recruit Canadian Armed Forces members for both regular and reserve units.
Key cities targeted for job creation include Moose Jaw, Dundurn, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Yorkton, and Regina. The NDP also calls for investments in housing, infrastructure, childcare, and mental health support for military families. Additionally, they aim to partner with local manufacturers to supply the military with advanced capabilities.




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