Len Taylor

May 14, 2008 Child Care Spaces

The Speaker: — I recognize the member from The Battlefords. Mr. Taylor: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I’m pleased and privileged today to present a petition to the Legislative Assembly, a petition that recognizes that many Saskatchewan families struggle or are unable to find child care for their children. Mr. Speaker, the petition calls upon the Legislative Assembly: . . . to cause the government to add at least 2,000 new child care spaces in Saskatchewan by 2011. Mr. Speaker, this petition is signed by residents of The Battlefords and by residents of the city of Saskatoon. Some Hon. Members: — Hear, hear! May 13, 2008 Seniors Drug Plan The Speaker: — I recognize the member from The Battlefords. Mr. Taylor: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I have the privilege today to present a petition on behalf of residents of The Battlefords. The petition deals with the means testing of the seniors’ drug plan. Mr. Speaker, the petitioners acknowledge that earlier there was a seniors’ drug plan which capped the costs of prescription drugs for all seniors at $15 per prescription. They therefore: Call upon the Legislative Assembly to cause the government to reverse its decision to means test seniors and ensure that all seniors continue to have access to affordable prescription drugs. I so present, Mr. Speaker. Some Hon. Members: — Hear, hear! May 7, 2008 Education Property TaxThe Speaker: — I recognize the member from The Battlefords. Mr. Taylor: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I?m pleased today to rise to present a petition signed by residents of The Battlefords. Mr. Speaker, the petition calls for the immediate reduction of the education portion of property taxes for Saskatchewan families. Mr. Speaker, the prayer reads: Call on the Legislative Assembly to be pleased to cause the government to immediately implement its promise to reduce the education portion of property taxes for Saskatchewan families by doubling the property tax rebate. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Some Hon. Members: — Hear, hear! May 5, 2008 Lowest cost bundle for UtilitiesThe Speaker: — I recognize the member from The Battlefords. Mr. Taylor: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to present a petition signed by residents of The Battlefords and the city of Saskatoon. Mr. Speaker, the petitioners call upon the Assembly to: . . . cause the provincial government to commit to the continuance of maintaining the lowest-cost utility bundle in Canada for citizens of Saskatchewan. I so present. Some Hon. Members: — Hear, hear! April 30, 2008 School ClosuresThe Speaker: — I recognize the member from The Battlefords. Mr. Taylor: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I’m pleased today to present a petition in support of a plan to address school closures. Mr. Speaker, the petitioners, all of whom come from the constituency of The Battlefords, call upon: . . . the Hon. Legislative Assembly to cause the government to develop, announce, and implement a plan to address school closures. Some Hon. Members: — Hear, hear! April 21, 2008 Education Property TaxThe Speaker: — I recognize the member from The Battlefords.Mr. Taylor: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. It?s my privilege to table a petition today, a petition in support of property tax relief for renters. The petitioners acknowledge that during the election campaign there were two specific promises with regards to property tax relief.The petitioners humbly pray and call upon the Legislative Assembly to be pleased to cause the government to immediately implement the NDP?s plan to provide property tax relief to homeowners and renters.Mr. Speaker, these petitioners are all from The Battlefords.Some Hon. Members: — Hear, hear! April 10, 2008 Withdraw Bills 5 & 6The Speaker: — I recognize the member from The Battlefords. Mr. Taylor: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. It?s my pleasure today to present a petition to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan on behalf of Saskatchewan residents. Mr. Speaker, the petition deals with the government?s Bills for The Public Service Essential Services Act and Bill 6, the Act to amend The Trade Union Act. The prayer reads as follows: That we respectfully request the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan urge the new government to withdraw Bills 5 and 6 and hold broad public consultations about labour relations in the province. Mr. Speaker, this petition is signed by residents of The Battlefords. I so present. March 11, 2008 EqualizationThe Speaker: — I recognize the member from The Battlefords. Mr. Taylor: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I am pleased to present a petition. The prayer reads as follows, Mr. Speaker: Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. Assembly may be pleased to cause the provincial government to honour their commitment to obtaining a fair equalization deal for Saskatchewan to retain the earnings of our non-renewable resources similar to the deal of other provinces such as New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland. And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. Mr. Speaker, this petition is signed by the residents of North Battleford and Saskatoon.