Saskatoon- Behind the scenes, Al Anderson has been working tirelessly for our citizens who otherwise might not be able to get what they need themselves. As a founding member of the Kinsmen Elmwood Lodge, he has been instrumental in so many ways for fostering an environment that includes individuals with disabilities and has served as board member and volunteer for so many organizations here in Saskatoon that it is hard to keep track of them all.

Al, your community is very proud of you! You are an extremely worthy honouree for today’s award and all of Saskatoon is glad that Annaliese had the sense to put your name forward. Maybe in another 20 or 30 years, people will be up here presenting an award to her!!

Congratulations Al! You are one of Saskatoon’s very best and this year is your year.

Ottawa, ON – Today, the Conservative Government launched an ambitious new federal budget focused on job creation and growth to support Canada’s economic recovery. The budget also included a disciplined long-term plan to return to balanced budgets.
“Our Conservative Government has been clear that it will not raise taxes or reduce transfers to the provinces in the years ahead,” said Blackstrap MP Lynne Yelich. “In fact, Budget 2010 confirms our Government’s strong support for Saskatchewan.”

Saskatchewan will continue to receive increased federal support through Budget 2010. Total transfers will hit almost $1.6 billion in 2010-11. This long-term support helps ensure Saskatchewan has the resources needed to provide essential public services including health care, post-secondary education, and other social services.

The Budget highlights three key objectives.

First, it confirms $19 billion in new federal stimulus under year two of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

Second, Budget 2010 invests in a limited number of new, targeted initiatives to build jobs and growth for the economy of tomorrow, harness Canadian innovation, and make Canada a destination of choice for new business investment.

Third, it outlined a three-point plan for returning to budget balance once the economy has recovered. This includes ending the temporary stimulus measures as promised, restraining growth in spending through targeted measures, and additional restraint through an in-depth review of government’s administrative functions and overhead costs.