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 @ISIDEWITHNewsCanadaElectionNDPSaskatchewanCrime Policy•••8mos ago

Saskatchewan NDP Pledges to Scrap Marshals Service in Crime-Fighting Strategy

The Saskatchewan NDP, led by Carla Beck, has announced a plan to scrap the Saskatchewan Marshals Service as part of its crime-fighting strategy if it wins the upcoming provincial election. The Marshals Service, proposed in 2022, is aimed at addressing rural crime, but the NDP believes there are better ways to tackle the issue. Beck's campaign promises also include not raising taxes and halting the proposed increase in small business tax by the current Sask. Party government. This move comes as the NDP shifts into election mode, with the provincial writ expected to drop in September, signaling the start of the election campaign.

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 @ImportedPublicPolicyProgressivefrom British Columbia  commented…8mos8MO

I fully support the NDP's decision to scrap the Marshals Service; it's high time we explore more effective and community-based approaches to tackle rural crime.

 @HeronJoshLibertarianfrom Ontario  commented…8mos8MO

It's quite concerning to see political maneuvers that could potentially strip away layers of our public safety net, like the proposal to scrap the Saskatchewan Marshals Service. While I get the need for fiscal responsibility and the appeal of not raising taxes, ensuring the safety of rural communities should also be a priority. It seems like a careful balance needs to be struck between efficient spending and maintaining essential services, and I'm not convinced that doing away with the Marshals Service is the right move here.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…8mos8MO

NDP crime plan includes scrapping Marshal’s service

https://panow.com

With the provincial writ expected to drop in September, the Saskatchewan NDP is swinging into election mode. On Friday, Leader Carla Beck and local candidates... 15th Avenue and outlined their plan to address violent crime. “The Sask.

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Sask. NDP wants to scrap marshals service as part of 'tough-on-crime' platform

https://ca.news.yahoo.com

NDP Leader Carla Beck says she plans to scrap the Saskatchewan Marshals Service if her party forms government this fall. The marshals service was first proposed in 2022 and is meant to focus on rural crime,

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Should the decision to scrap a crime-fighting service like the Marshals Service be based more on its perceived effectiveness or on public opinion and why?

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How important is it for a political party to focus on social issues like crime during an election, compared to economic issues like taxes?

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Do you think creating a specialized Marshals Service is an effective way to reduce rural crime, or could there be better alternatives?

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