#Saskatchewan’s provincial government has enjoyed bragging of job growth. Almost all of this “growth” has been in the public sector, at the expense of taxpayers. August marked the highest public sector share of total employment in #Sask data history. This cannot be sustained. #skpoli #cdnpoli

For decades, tax policy in #Saskatchewan has deterred new investment and driven thousands of young workers to leave. We can’t afford to continue down this path. #skpoli #cdnpoli My latest column explores these issues, and provides a potential solution: thestarphoenix.com/opinion/lett...

For decades, tax policy in #Saskatchewan has deterred new investment and driven thousands of young workers to leave. We can’t afford to continue down this path. #skpoli #cdnpoli My latest column explores these issues, and provides a potential solution: thestarphoenix.com/opinion/lett...

If spending had grown with inflation and population growth since Premier Moe took office, #Saskatchewan would have spent over $2.3 B less in 2024. That’s enough to cut PST by nearly 75% And yet, services haven’t improved. This is the definition of managerial failure. #skpoli #Sask #cdnpoli

It’s clear as day that the Diefenbaker Irrigation Project is a bad deal for #Saskatchewan taxpayers. Over $2 billion in costs for the WIRP at a total best-case tax return of under $600 million is an egregious loss. But it’s also a bad deal for #Sask producers. #skpoli 🧵

“It’s time for #Saskatchewan to step up to the plate and face the challenges of the day. Budget 2025 is an embarrassment for this province. Let’s not let the rest of this session be the same.” #skpoli #Sask budget leaves province perilously unprepared thestarphoenix.com/opinion/colu...

#Saskatchewan Finance Minister Jim Reiter says his 2025 budget ensures that #Sask is the most affordable for starting a business. #Sask has the third highest marginal tax on investment in #Canada, the highest on oil and gas, and the world’s least competitive royalty for potash. #skpoli #cdnpoli

The motion condemns Trump for proposing to annex Canada and imposing tariffs and does not support Canada putting export tariffs on Canadian resources. The motion passes. #skpoli

Please check out @tythiessen.bsky.social’s break down of the SaskParty Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Debacle on @tammyrobert.bsky.social’s podcast. #skpoli tammyrobert.substack.com/p/pipe-to-pi...

New Saskatchewan Survivor's Guide in which Tammy & I talk w/ economics brain-haver @tythiessen.bsky.social about the Westside Diefenbaker Irrigation Project. That'd be the Sask Party's newest mega-project & soon-to-be next billion-dollar boondoogle.

Perhaps what strikes me most about #Saskatchewan’s Government is that they’re willing to spend at least $1,000 per taxpayer to support less than 1% of #Sask producers, but they refuse to oppose the Bunge-Viterra Merger which will cost producers $770 million per year. #skpoli #cdnpoli

U of S ag economics associate prof Tristan Skolrud at 27:20. You won't regret listening to his take which is expands upon what Ty Thiessen has posted here. Ask yourselves why are we spending this money for so little in return? #skpoli #saskatchewan www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8_h...

The Diefenbaker Irrigation Project shortchanges #Sask by billions in costs and hampered growth. The @SKGov is far better off investing in R+D, which can benefit all producers. My latest: #Saskatchewan's $1.2B irrigation project fails any economic test thestarphoenix.com/opinion/colu...

2024 was a year of exceptional people, hard work and learning a lot. I’m honoured to start this year as the MLA for Stonebridge. 2024 will be tough to beat but we’re sure going to try! #saskNDP #Saskatoon

It’s clear as day that the Diefenbaker Irrigation Project is a bad deal for #Saskatchewan taxpayers. Over $2 billion in costs for the WIRP at a total best-case tax return of under $600 million is an egregious loss. But it’s also a bad deal for #Sask producers. #skpoli 🧵

My latest column in the StarPhoenix and Leader-Post: Opinion: Forecasts show #Sask economic strategy is failing #Saskatchewan's lagging economy can be traced to its ongoing maintenance of one of the most inefficient and distortionary tax regimes in the country. leaderpost.com/opinion/colu...

Excellent analysis of the weaknesses in Saskatchewan govt’s economic strategy & 3 major changes in strategy to improve economic growth. #skpoli

Lagging growth in #Saskatchewan is the result of the failed economic strategy of our government. Our tax regime adds costs and risks for investors. Our buffet of grants and tax credits fails to produce growth. Tax reform across the board needs to be on the table. #skpoli 🧵

Sask. Party government blocks NDP from calling former MLA to testify on hotel controversy thestarphoenix.com/news/local-n...

According to the Mid-Year Report of the Government of #Saskatchewan, weaker potash prices, and higher than “expected” agriculture expense related to crop insurance claims have more than doubled the deficit from the First Quarter to $734.50 million. #skpoli 🧵

During the 1993 election Chrétien (Liberal leader) promised to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Won the election in a landslide. Chretien failed to win concessions he promised to get in his election campaign, and in 1995 signed the agreement. So both Cons & Libs #cndpoli

Brian Mulroney deserves credit for a small few things, like reducing our reliance on economically costly taxes on income by introducing the GST…but of the many policies he deserves the opposite of thanks for, NAFTA comes at the top of the list. #cdnpoli #abpoli #skpoli 🧵

In today’s throne speech, the Government of #Saskatchewan committed to “ensuring that its investments produce results”. If this is an honest commitment, then the #Sask Party will commit to scrapping the WIRP, otherwise known as the Diefenbaker Irrigation Project. Here’s why: #skpoli 🧵

The #Saskatchewan NDP’s response to scurvy in northern #sask is inappropriate, poor public policy, and a missed political opportunity. Axing the gas tax will have no significant impact on food prices and will blow a major hole in the budget. There are superior alternatives. #skpoli 🧵

In the first 3 quarters of 2024, not a single province in #Canada added housing space when considering population growth. #cdnpoli On a per-capita population growth basis, #Saskatchewan was second last. The province effectively lost 5,154 units with population growth. #skpoli

Shercom was unfairly excluded from a request for proposals to award a second tire recycler in Saskatchewan when negotiations were "predetermined and locked into awarding" services to an American based company instead. saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/saskatchewan...

#Saskatchewan has the worst royalty regime in the world. The #Sask Potash Royalty regime not only shortchanges Saskatchewan people on a resource they own…it drives away investment. My latest column #skpoli Saskatchewan can no longer ignore potash royalty reform thestarphoenix.com/opinion/colu...