Category: Premier Scott Moe

Federal Climate Minister Tells Saskatchewan That Coal Power Will Be Illegal After 2030

Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault has warned Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe that it will be illegal to run coal-fired power plants after 2030 unless they are equipped with carbon capture systems. Guilbeault said on May 17 that the federal government has already regulated the ban on coal through the Canadian Environmental Protection Act…


SK Premier Says ‘Come Get Me’ in Response to Federal Minister Citing Criminal Code on Coal Power

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said “come get me” after the federal Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault on May 17 said the province would be in violation of the criminal code if it continues operating coal-fired electrical generation plants post 2030. Guilbeault on May 17 had warned Moe that it will be illegal to run…


‘Come Get Me,’ Says SK Premier in Response to Federal Minister Citing Criminal Code on Coal Power

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said “come get me” after the federal Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault on May 17 said the province would be in violation of the criminal code if it continues operating coal-fired electrical generation plants post 2030. Guilbeault on May 17 had warned Moe that it will be illegal to run…


Saskatchewan Looking Into Whether Ottawa’s Emissions Policy Can Be Blocked, Moe Says

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province is looking into whether it could block an incoming federal emission policy that he believes would make it difficult to keep the lights on. Moe has not provided details on what he might do, but says more information is to be shared in the coming weeks. He says…


Federal Justice Minister Responds to Premiers’ Objections Over His Comments on Natural Resource Rights

Federal Justice Minister and Attorney General David Lametti has responded to objections from the premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan regarding comments he made about historical natural resources agreements with the Prairie provinces. Lametti told the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa on April 5 that he would “commit to looking at”…


‘Looking At’ Seizing Control Over Western Canada’s Natural Resources

Commentary Last week, two things happened that could have profound impacts on natural resources development in Saskatchewan. One is a hint the federal government might want to take control of natural resources away from the provinces, and the other is the Saskatchewan government’s assertion that it’s not going to happen. And now, Premier Scott Moe…


Convicted Anti-Lockdown Protesters in Saskatchewan Launch Appeal

Anti-lockdown protesters who were convicted of violating Saskatchewan’s limits on outdoor gatherings are appealing their convictions at the Court of King’s Bench. They are also challenging the constitutionality of gathering limits in a Court of Appeal. Authorities did not equally apply gathering limits to hundreds who joined Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests in 2020, their…


Saskatchewan Premier Calls Sunwing’s Move to End Flights in Province ‘Irresponsible’

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a decision by Sunwing Vacations to suspend its flights from the Saskatoon and Regina airports for a month is irresponsible. The airline announced Thursday it was immediately cancelling its operations through Feb. 3 at Saskatchewan’s two international airports “due to extenuating circumstances.” It says customers with cancelled southbound flights would…


Alberta Premier’s Proposal for Expanded Exports From Churchill Pricey but Promising: Experts

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants her fellow Prairie premiers to take the lead in expanding the capacity of the rail and port systems in Churchill, Manitoba, an expensive idea that analysts say has some merit. Smith wrote Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson on Oct. 24 to request a meeting in Churchill…


Saskatchewan First: Province Seeking More Autonomy Over Resources, Economic Future

Premier Scott Moe has his eyes set on flexing Saskatchewan’s autonomy with legislation akin to Alberta’s proposed sovereignty act. Lt.-Gov. Russell Mirastry, in the throne speech, has laid out the Saskatchewan Party government’s agenda for the fall session of the legislature. He says Saskatchewan will seek more independence, especially over its natural resources. Canada’s Constitution…