Brad Wall seeks Sask. Party win, strong opposition in 2016 election
Cast his ballot Monday morning in Swift Current; will watch election results at Palliser pavillion
After casting his ballot Monday morning in the 2016 provincial election, Saskatchewan Party leader Brad Wall said he hopes for a third consecutive win for his party and for a strong opposition that presents a balanced government.
"I think it's always good to have the balance. I think government being held accountable is — whoever the government is — is an important part of the system," Wall said after casting his ballot at Fairview School in Swift Current, Sask.
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Wall's riding is Swift Current.
Reflecting on the last session of government, Wall said "I think the NDP did an effective job in opposition on a number of issues ... That helps inform government's actions. That helps us focus a little bit."
Despite his hope for a strong opposition, Wall was clear that he wants a Sask. Party win: "I'd like to see more Sask. Party candidates than New Democrat candidates."
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When asked how many Legislature seats that looks like, he said "None that I'd ever want to share. I like these candidates. I'd like them all to get a chance to serve [in government]."
He also emphasized that no matter how many times he runs for a seat as an MLA, "It's not old hat." Every time he runs, he finds it a humbling thing, he said.
"In our election or any federal election, or local elections, I hope everyone who is eligible [votes] today. It's quite an honour we have and people have sacrificed much so we have that freedom."