As Saskatchewan prepares for a provincial election likely to happen this fall, over the last few months a number of Saskatchewan Party MLA’s are stepping away from politics.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe speaks during the Saskatchewan Party Convention in Regina, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu.As Saskatchewan prepares for a possible fall provincial election, several Saskatchewan Party MLAs have said they are stepping away from politics.
Saskatoon Riversdale MLA, Mark Friesen, said he is dealing with some health challenges that make it difficult for him to continue. In a separate situation in January, Moose Jaw police charged Sask. Party MLA Greg Lawrence with assault following an investigation. He later announced his resignation from the caucus.The Sask. Party said they have 48 candidates nominated for the next election. Of which 29 are incumbent MLAs seeking re-election and 19 are new candidates.Daniel Westlake, a political scientist at the University of Saskatchewan, said there could be a number of reasons for people stepping away.
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