Deon Kalaman, Liberal candidate - Last Mountain-Touchwood candidate

This is a response received to the questions submitted to candidates by DISC (Disability Income Support Coalition)


Thank you for submitting these questions, I hope I am able to answer them to your satisfaction.

To start, I would not presume to speak for the entirety of the Saskatchewan Liberals but I will gladly present my own personal response and proposed initiatives which I could commit to as an elected MLA.


If your party forms the next government, would you commit to creating a separate disability income program that assures people with disabilities the financial security and dignity they deserve?

Whether as part of a majority government or not, my commitment would extend to working with groups representing disabilities to work out a solution, whether it would involve reworking the current social assistance programs, branching out with the proposed disability income program or other method of ensuring progress in the administration.



Would your party be willing to commit to an open process and full partnership, involving the disability community in the creation of a new income program?

Partnership with the disability community would be essential in working towards an acceptable income program. Consultation and direct meetings with disability groups with open dialogue and possible partnerships would be discussed. Commitment would be based on the outcome of the consultations.



You have a very important task in front of you with many obstacles ahead. I hope that we will have a chance to work towards helping the vulnerable in Saskatchewan attain some measure of security and confidence.



Deon Kalaman
Last Mountain-Touchwood candidate
Saskatchewan Liberal Party