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PREMIER HOPES FOR PROGRESS ON SOCIAL POLICY AT PREMIERS' CONFERENCE

Released on August 22, 1995

Premier Roy Romanow said today that he will work with other premiers to
develop a national framework for social policy reform when he attends
the Annual Premiers' Conference in St. John's, Newfoundland, August 23
to 25.

"The federal government's budget plans will significantly reduce the
amount of money available for health, education, income support and
child care," Romanow said. "While the federal government has been
quick to cut funds for our important social programs, it has been slow
to show the leadership required to reform these programs.

"The task now facing Canadians and their governments, is to work
together to reform social programs to provide long term stability and
affordability while continuing to protect the most vulnerable in our
society."

Romanow said that Saskatchewan will be an active participant in
discussions at the up-coming premiers' conference to develop a
framework of principles and values for social program reform.

"Saskatchewan has historically made a positive contribution to the
development of social policy in Canada and our reform of health care
has provided new approaches in community care that are recognized and
respected throughout Canada.

"It is my hope that the premiers can achieve a broad consensus on the
fundamental values and principles to guide the future development of
social policy in Canada. Notwithstanding the various perspectives and
approaches represented across provinces, I believe that our social
programs must continue to reflect a Canadian sense of shared values."

In addition to social policy reform Romanow looks forward to the
opportunity to promote the idea of a national strategic infrastructure
initiative, which would strengthen those aspects of Canadian
infrastructure that are critical to expanding Canada's ability to
export and compete internationally.

"I believe this type of approach could become an important part of a
national job creation initiative and could have major benefits for
agriculture by promoting greater efficiencies in our transportation
systems. This is particularly important in view of the decision by the
federal government to eliminate the CROW Benefit."

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For more information, contact:

Alan Hilton, Director
Federal-Provincial Relations
Intergovernmental Affairs
Provincial Secretary
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-7952

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