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FINANCE MINISTER WANTS PUBLIC INPUT ON BUDGET

Released on November 28, 1997

Finance Minister Eric Cline announced that the government will be

consulting widely with Saskatchewan people in preparation for the

1998-99 provincial budget. The pre-budget consultation begins with

Cline attending meetings today in Unity and Battleford.



Based on a consultation discussion paper called Investing in People:

Progress and Prospects for a Strong Saskatchewan, the consultation

process gives people a chance to provide ideas and suggestions for the

spring budget.



"We want to show Saskatchewan people how far we have come as a

province in the 1990's," Cline said. "We can't do everything we want

to yet, but the financial and economic trends are positive, and that

means we should be investing carefully today in areas where we will

see the greatest overall benefit in the future.



"Investing in jobs, highways, health care, education and services for

children and families are this government's key priorities in the year

ahead. Sound financial management has allowed us to make progress in

these areas. Now is the time to look at where we can do even better."



Cline noted that the government's balanced approach to investing in

services, lowering taxes and paying down debt supports compassionate

social programs, cooperative decision making, community solutions and

greater opportunities for all Saskatchewan people.



The discussion paper shows that the province's fiscal capacity is

still limited by a large debt and high interest payments. In

spite of these constraints, Cline said, "Saskatchewan people have

good reason to be optimistic because their government is

committed to working with them to achieve common goals. What is

important is that we keep working together to make sure we get

the greatest overall benefit from our limited resources."



The paper also includes a short survey that can be filled out and

returned. Comments can also be forwarded by e-mail to

prebudget@govmail.gov.sk.ca



Copies of the discussion paper are available by calling a

toll-free line at 1-888-287-8868. The paper can also be accessed

on the Government of Saskatchewan web site

www.gov.sk.ca/govt/finance

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For more information, contact:



Sandra Lodoen

Director of Communications

Finance

Regina

Phone: (306)787-6578

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