Policies in Brief
These documents briefly break down some of our key issues, as well as highlighting why we are concerned and what we are asking the provincial government to do about it. They are helpful for gaining a more in-depth understanding of our policies.
- Policy in Brief: Mental Health
- Policy in Brief: Addictions
- Policy in Brief: Homelessness
- Policy in Brief: SIS/SAID
- Policy in Brief: Police Act Reform
- Policy in Brief: Taxation
- Policy in Brief: Municipal Eco-Action Centre
- Policy in Brief: Climate Change
Changes to Canada Community Building Fund Unfair to Municipalities
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) has substantial concerns with changes proposed to the Canada Community Building Fund by the Government of Canada. These changes would see additional criteria related to affordable housing development imposed on the municipal sector.
“Our cities, towns, villages, resort villages, and northern municipalities recognize the need for more affordable housing,” stated SUMA President Randy Goulden. “But the changes being proposed will only increase the administrative burden for municipalities without meaningfully addressing homelessness or affordability. Those crises were created by decades of under-investment by the federal and provincial governments in affordable housing.”
SUMA City Mayor's Call on the Province to Address Issues with Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) Program and Social Housing
The SUMA City Mayors Caucus recently met in the City of Melville to discuss the shared issues affecting the cities and residents of our province. Some of the most critical issues continue to be homelessness, and the negative effects of homelessness on the homeless themselves and on the neighbourhoods, businesses, and individual residents of our province.
Cities Feeling the Pinch on PST
As municipalities finalize their municipal budgets and prepare for the 2023 construction season, Saskatchewan’s hometowns are continuing to feel the pinch of PST on municipal construction projects. Cities are paying millions of dollars in PST on infrastructure projects designed to improve the quality of life for their residents and surrounding areas.
Municipal Election Date
Following the release of Saskatchewan Chief Electoral Officer Michael Boda’s final report on the 2020 provincial election, SUMA is reiterating its call for the Government of Saskatchewan to allow municipalities to choose their own election dates in 2024 and beyond. Learn more:
Truth and Reconciliation
Cannabis Legalization
Recreational cannabis was legalized on October 17, 2018. Saskatchewan hometowns are on the front lines.
Climate Change
Policy Position
Solid Waste Management Strategy
Policy Position
Contaminated Sites
Bill C-69
Revenue Sharing
Policy Position
Provincial Downloading
Policy Position
Firefighter Compensation for Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVCs)
Policy Position
Fine Revenue Distribution
Policy Position
STARS Air Ambulance
Policy Position
Amalgamation
Policy Position
Rail Safety
Policy Position
Provincial Recreation
Policy Position
Provincial Budget Hurts Hometowns
The 2017-18 provincial budget hurts Saskatchewan's hometowns. Get details and see what happened.
Urban Growth Agenda
The provincial government spent the summer consulting with stakeholders to determine what the Saskatchewan priorities for growth should be.
Partners in Building Our Saskatchewan - One Point of PST
In 2012, SUMA and the City Mayors' Caucus launched a campaign called Partners in Building Our Saskatchewan.
