During the 27-day electoral campaign in October, the Sask. Party made a pledge almost every single day. In the recent weeks, the government has been working towards fulfilling some of these promises.

A notable development was the introduction of an amendment to the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) Act on Wednesday. This was to address the problems caused by deserted properties. The provincial SCAN officers have been legally authorized to identify and take action against problem properties in various communities. They still follow their existing mandate of responding to public complaints about buildings involved in unlawful activities.

The new amendments allow SCAN to submit court applications for rehabilitation or forfeiture orders to tackle nuisance properties. They can also address issues of graffiti and trafficking of stolen property through the community safety order process. Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Tim McLeod said that these amendments will allow SCAN officers to proactively respond to nuisance or dilapidated properties.

To facilitate the effective implementation of these amendments, the government has planned to invest $2.7 million in 2025-26 to hire more SCAN personnel. On Tuesday, legislation was proposed to keep carbon pricing off SaskEnergy bills in 2025. This move is expected to save families $480 next year.

The government has also introduced other amendments such as updating the employment act and expanding the workers compensation act for cancer coverage. These promises come at a time when Moe and his government are holding onto the thinnest majority since the party’s first victory in 2007.

Ken Coates, a political analyst, emphasized the importance of having all Sask. Party members present in the house at all times. He warned that if all members aren’t present for a vote, the opposition could defeat them on a piece of legislation. The assembly is set to resume in the spring after the last day of the shortened fall legislative sitting on Thursday.