The NDP says the Saskatchewan Party’s health care plan announced earlier this week doesn’t go far enough.
On Tuesday, Premier Brad Wall announced a five-point health care plan.
It includes forgiving up to $120,000 of student loans for doctors and up to $20,000 of student loans for new nurses and nurse practitioners who choose to work in underserved rural and northern communities.
Wall is hopeful that will work in attracting health professionals to northern communities.
The NDP’s Judy Junor says the plan doesn’t address the need for long term care — especially in the north.
Junor notes the New Democrats recently pledged 30 new long-term care beds for La Ronge.