#covid19sk will soon overwhelm our healthcare system. Effective leadership from the top will be essential in navigating this disaster. There are 5 things that @PremierScottMoe and Dr. Shahab could do to improve our response: 1/8
Admit your mistakes. If our response to COVID was flawless, our healthcare system wouldn’t be where it is. It isn’t all your fault, but some of it is. Own that. Genuinely apologize for it. And commit to moving forward together with humility. 2/8
Communicate. We need to know where we are at and where we are headed. Bring back daily provincial briefings featuring heavy doses of honesty. Acknowledge #covid19sk deaths. Simplify the public health orders to a grade school level. 3/8
Be transparent. Make it clear how decisions are being made. Publish Dr. Shahab’s recommendations openly. Publish @SaskHealth’s internal dashboard and provincial modeling. Map out what will happen to public health orders as cases go up (and eventually down). 4/8
Be consistent. Public health orders are in place for a reason. The PPC flouting them without consequence at an election party in SK undermines them. Ensuring that they are enforced broadly and consistently will increase your credibility and their effectiveness. 5/8
Lead by example. You have been steadfast in your support of vaccinations, however, your party needs to walk the talk. Demonstrate their importance and safety by mandating vaccinations for MLAs in your party and celebrating a 100% vaccinated rate. 6/8
Listen. Healthcare providers and patients are upset and speaking out on social media in part because we see what is happening and you don't seem to be listening. Your health minister won’t meet with my colleague. My MLA won’t meet with me. Fix that. 7/8
Given covid's impact, your #covid19sk response will define your political legacy. I hope that you will be remembered as a Premier who rose to the challenge. However, at this point, we need you to either step up... or step aside. 8/8
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