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(Esterhazy Miner-Journal)

The key to sustaining the economic growth that Saskatchewan is experiencing lies in the health of the Saskatchewan population, both mental and physical, and secondly, in a careful, cool-headed look at the province’s energy options – all options, of which nuclear power is but one of 12, and perhaps the most impractical, and most risky, according to NDP leadership candidate Dr. Ryan Meili

JEREMY WARREN
April 15, 2009

THESTARPHOENIX.COM

This Forbes list has one name on it, and it has nothing to do with the world's richest people. NDP MLA David Forbes announced at a Wednesday morning rally his support for party leadership candidate Ryan Meili, the first caucus member to make an endorsement.

NEWS RELEASE
April 15, 2009
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Major Endorsements for Meili

Endorsers cite physician’s ability to make the links between economic, social issues

Former Labour and Environment Minister David Forbes has become the first member of the current NDP caucus to endorse leadership candidate Ryan Meili. Forbes announced his choice at a public rally at the Saskatoon doctor’s campaign office. Meili also received the personal endorsement of prominent First Nations New Democrat Angie Merasty.

Below are Ryan Meili's responses to questions posed of all candidates by Saskatchewan New Democratic Women (SNDW):

What steps will you take to ensure that women have greater participation in leadership positions at all levels within the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party?

Too often in our party, there has been no succession planning, no deliberate process of institutional renewal in constituency associations and party sections. We should be constantly identifying and mentoring potential new leaders. This process includes a determined effort to seek out women, and people from other under-represented groups, as candidates and party leaders.

Here are the dates, places and times of the official leadership fora:

North - April 14th 2009
Location: Kitsaki Hall, La Ronge
Start Time: 7:00 p.m

North West - April 15, 2009
Location: Western Development Museum, Hwy 16 & 40, North Battleford
Start Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm

North Central - April 16, 2009

Renewable power is the future

BY RYAN MEILI,
THE STAR PHOENIX
APRIL 9, 2009

Following is the opinion of the writer, a leadership candidate for the Saskatchewan NDP.

NEWS RELEASE
April 2, 2009
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Statement – Securing Saskatchewan’s Energy Future

Earlier today, the Saskatchewan Legislature debated two motions regarding Saskatchewan’s energy future. NDP leadership candidate Ryan Meili has issued the following statement.

I want to commend the NDP caucus for showing leadership in introducing a balanced resolution calling for wide-ranging consideration of all options, including energy conservation, in addressing Saskatchewan’s future energy needs and recognizing that energy choices have social and environmental impacts.

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March 31, 2009
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Nuclear Power: We Have Much Better Options

Ryan Meili calls on NDP MLAs to oppose SaskParty nuclear resolution

On Thursday, the Saskatchewan Legislature will debate a motion by Meadow Lake MLA Jeremy Harrison supporting the development of nuclear generation in Saskatchewan. NDP leadership candidate Ryan Meili has issued the following statement.

March 27, 2009

NDP Leadership Candidates Ryan Meili and Yens Pedersen have jointly organized a public leadership forum in La Ronge for April 14, 2009. Northern Saskatchewan was not included on the original leadership forum circuit organized by the party's office.

March 18, 2009
Barb Pacholik, Leader Post

REGINA -- With money for a new children’s hospital and rising costs to deliver services, health care continues to consume the largest piece of the budget pie in this province.