Dispute with teachers could hurt government in fall election, professor says
Negotiations between the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation resume this week, but it could be some time before the contract dispute is settled.
A political science professor believes the long-running dispute could have a negative impact on the governing Saskatchewan Party as the fall election looms. The next provincial election must be held on or before October 28.
Daniel Westlake, a political science professor at the University of Saskatchewan, joined The Evan Bray Show on Tuesday to share his thoughts on the political impacts of the dispute. He said the dispute is likely going to be top-of-mind for many voters.
“Incumbent governments tend to get punished when things like this happen,” explained Westlake.