Saskatchewan candidates begin campaigning for federal election

The federal election campaign is now underway in Saskatchewan, with candidates actively door-knocking and sharing their priorities. The election date is set for April 28. Liberal candidate Jeff Walters has opened his campaign office in Regina-Wascana. He aims to reclaim the seat from the Conservatives, who won it in 2019. Walters believes the race is very competitive, referencing the long tenure of Ralph Goodale, a former Liberal cabinet minister. Conservative candidate Andrew Scheer, who represents Regina-Qu'Appelle, is seeking re-election. He feels there is a strong desire among voters for change and wants to end what he calls the "disastrous" Liberal government. He claims that people are dissatisfied with current conditions in Saskatchewan. In Saskatoon West, NDP candidate Rachel Loewen Walker is optimistic about her party's chances to win back the seat. She has been campaigning for a year and claims there is significant support for the NDP in the area. Affordability and U.S. relations are key issues for all candidates. Provincial leaders have also expressed their priorities. NDP leader Carla Beck criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, claiming his government has ignored Saskatchewan's concerns. She has outlined specific requests, including changes to the carbon tax and improvement in childcare funding. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe did not speak to the media but shared a statement online. He emphasized the importance of evaluating each party's economic plan and warned against sacrificing one region's economy for another. The campaign will continue for the next few weeks as voters prepare to make their decisions.