Saskatchewan Progress Party
The Saskatchewan Progress Party (SPP) is a liberal political party in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It was founded in 1905 as the Liberal Party of Saskatchewan, and retained that name until members voted to change it in 2023. Until 2009, the party was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Canada.
Liberal leader Walter Scott was Saskatchewan's first Premier, holding the role from 1905 to 1916.
Jimmy Gardiner served two stints as Premier.
Jeff Walters led the party from 2021 to 2023 and led re-branding of the party to the Saskatchewan Progress Party.
Saskatchewan New Democratic Party
The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (NDP) is a social-democratic political party in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The party was founded in 1932 as the Farmer-Labour Group and was known as the Saskatchewan section of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) from 1935 until 1967. The NDP currently forms the Official Opposition and is led by Carla Beck.
"Towards the Dawn!" – A 1930s promotional image for the Saskatchewan CCF
Tommy Douglas led the CCF from 1942–1962 and led the party to victory in the 1944 provincial election.
Lorne Calvert led the NDP from 2001–2009 and served as Premier from 2001–2007.
