Some experts in Saskatchewan believe the resignation is bad news for the Saskatchewan NDP. The popular northern MLA said he is ready for a new challenge — one that would put him in a better position to help northern Saskatchewan residents. "The federal Liberals and Trudeau have assured me that this is really important to them as a federal party." However, Leeson said Belanger's history with the Liberal Party and the continuing state of the Sask. But people will vote Liberal if they see a good candidate with the hopes that they'll get in and be able to make some change."

Source: CBC News August 13, 2021 16:05 UTC