Insurance came up as a possible election issue on the campaign trail Monday when a provincial party leader bought up price hikes in connection with the cost of living for families.
NDP Leader Cam Broten, speaking in Regina, cited the increase in the average cost of auto insurance – up $222, an increase of 25% -- while the Saskatchewan Party had been in power as an indication of the rise of expenses in general.
Broten also said that under the Saskatchewan Party, the average family’s annual electricity costs had gone up $308 – a spike of 35%.
“After a decade of resource boom, everyday families aren’t feeling the benefits at home,” said Broten. “Making it easier for hard-working people to get ahead is a top priority for me, and I’m starting with practical steps to put a bit more money in people’s pockets.”
Broten has promised to deliver lower-cost utilities and a modest tax cut for middle-class families.
“Brad Wall and the Saskatchewan Party haven’t said a word about affordability during this campaign,” said Broten. “In fact, they deny that families are concerned about the cost of living when they claim they’ve already fixed this problem. They’re really not listening. We can’t afford four more years of this.”
