Wall's Prescription Drug Plan Makes Sense

I was relieved to see Brad Wall's announcement that under a Saskatchewan Party government the Senior's drug Plan would only be available to those seniors that really need it rather than everyone in the entire province. It is also nice to see that young children will be covered.

What a change to see a policy on this file that makes good financial sense. As I've said before, drug costs are only going to increase. While that burden shouldn't be placed on those that can't afford it, it is irresponsible to extend coverage to every man, woman, and child in the province regardless of need.

I think the Saskatchewn Party's plan contrasts nicely with Calvert's poorly thought out alternative introduced yesterday. That contrast points out the difference we would see in a Brad Wall government - one that thinks through its policies before introducing them rather than promising popular items that are simply not feasible like Calvert's tired, old regime.