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Toronto Sun
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Moe says he's Canadian but wouldn't stop vote on Saskatchewan separating from Canada
Published May 01, 2025 • 1 minute read Premier of Saskatchewan Scott Moe speaks at The Food, Fuel, Fertilizer Global Summit inside the Delta Hotel on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Regina. Photo by KAYLE NEIS / Regina Leader-Post REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he's a true Canadian but wouldn't stop a public vote on separating from the country if it came forward. Moe says residents are allowed to trigger provincial legislation for a plebiscite on the issue. He says he does not judge people for having different opinions but says he supports a united Canada. Saskatchewan law allows the public to bring forward a petition for a plebiscite as long as 15 per cent of eligible voters sign on. Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck says Moe should rule out a vote on separation. She says the idea is irresponsible and plays into the hands of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has mused about annexing Canada. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Toronto Maple Leafs Editorial Cartoons Toronto & GTA Ontario NFL
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sask. premier, Opposition leader say province's tariff troubles need more election attention
In a rare instance of political solidarity, the Saskatchewan government and provincial Opposition agreed on something Tuesday — that the federal election campaign has not had enough focus on the country's bread basket and its trade relationships. Premier Scott Moe and Opposition Leader Carla Beck spoke with reporters separately at the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Food, Fuel, Fertilizer Global Summit in Regina. In a news release about the summit, Moe called the province "vital" to food and energy security around the world. "There should be more discussion with respect not only to the economic contributions that the Prairie provinces make to the entirety of Canada, but more discussion on how we're going to expand the industries that are creating wealth here," Moe told reporters at the summit. Moe also said he is hoping that, even during the federal election campaign, Ottawa is in talks with the Chinese government to address recent tariffs on some crops, canola oil and pork from Canada. "This is the most urgent tariff threat that we have in the province of Saskatchewan, notwithstanding the concerns that the world is seeing with the changes that Donald Trump is making," he said. Moe also said expanding trade connections abroad should be an ongoing priority for whichever government takes office. Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck agreed that the federal government should keep Saskatchewan in mind. "I think it's incumbent on all of those leaders — political leaders, leaders in the business community — to impress on all of those who are running to be the prime minister that these [tariffs] are incredibly impactful, certainly here on the Prairies," Beck said. Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck said she is disappointed Saskatchewan has not received more attention so far in the federal election campaign, which began in late March. (CBC) Like Moe, Beck said trade relationships should expand to broader worldwide markets and that federal leaders could pay more attention to Saskatchewan on the campaign trail. "It is disappointing that we haven't seen more attention placed on this province," Beck said. WATCH | Sask. leaders say province not discussed enough on federal campaign trail: CBC contacted all federal parties to respond to Saskatchewan's leaders's concerns. In an emailed statement Tuesday afternoon, an NDP spokesperson said, in part, "New Democrats believe trade should deliver real benefits for Prairie communities, not just big corporations." Shortly after Moe and Beck's comments, CBC learned that federal Liberal Leader Mark Carney and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh are expected in Saskatoon for seperate events Wednesday night.
CBC
09-04-2025
- Business
- CBC
Sask. premier, Opposition leader say province's tariff troubles need more election attention
In a rare instance of political solidarity, the Saskatchewan government and provincial Opposition agreed on something Tuesday — that the federal election campaign has not had enough focus on the country's bread basket and its trade relationships. Premier Scott Moe and Opposition Leader Carla Beck spoke with reporters separately at the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Food, Fuel, Fertilizer Global Summit in Regina. In a news release about the summit, Moe called the province "vital" to food and energy security around the world. "There should be more discussion with respect not only to the economic contributions that the Prairie provinces make to the entirety of Canada, but more discussion on how we're going to expand the industries that are creating wealth here," Moe told reporters at the summit. Moe also said he is hoping that, even during the federal election campaign, Ottawa is in talks with the Chinese government to address recent tariffs on some crops, canola oil and pork from Canada. "This is the most urgent tariff threat that we have in the province of Saskatchewan, notwithstanding the concerns that the world is seeing with the changes that Donald Trump is making," he said. Moe also said expanding trade connections abroad should be an ongoing priority for whichever government takes office. Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck agreed that the federal government should keep Saskatchewan in mind. "I think it's incumbent on all of those leaders — political leaders, leaders in the business community — to impress on all of those who are running to be the prime minister that these [tariffs] are incredibly impactful, certainly here on the Prairies," Beck said. Like Moe, Beck said trade relationships should expand to broader worldwide markets and that federal leaders could pay more attention to Saskatchewan on the campaign trail. "It is disappointing that we haven't seen more attention placed on this province," Beck said. WATCH | Sask. leaders say province not discussed enough on federal campaign trail: Sask. leaders say province not discussed enough on federal campaign trail 16 minutes ago Duration 1:36 Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Opposition Leader Carla Beck both said Tuesday that the province's resources deserve more attention in the federal election campaign. CBC contacted all federal parties to respond to Saskatchewan's leaders's concerns. In an emailed statement Tuesday afternoon, an NDP spokesperson said, in part, "New Democrats believe trade should deliver real benefits for Prairie communities, not just big corporations."
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Premier Scott Moe says Chinese canola tax 'most urgent' tariff facing Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says whoever emerges prime minister after the federal election must prioritize the removal of Chinese tariffs imposed on Canadian canola. The 100-per-cent import tariff on canola oil and meal 'is likely the most urgent and most significant tariff impacting the Saskatchewan economy today,' Moe said in a speech at the Food, Fuel, Fertilizer Global Summit in Regina on Tuesday. The summit is hosted by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and focuses on the provinces' role in global markets, with a specific eye to agriculture, mining and energy. China implemented retaliatory tariffs in March after Canada imposed 100-per-cent import levies on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) and a 25-per-cent levy on aluminum and steel, the same imposed by the U.S in September of last year. Two of Canada's three largest trade partners — the U.S. and China — have imposed tariffs that impact Saskatchewan exports. Canada's third largest trade partner is India. When it comes to addressing Chinese tariffs, Moe said he's asked Prime Minister Mark Carney to reach out to Chinese President Xi Jinping and for Canada to scrap the tariffs on Chinese EVs. 'We've been in contact with the Canadian ambassador to China, the Chinese ambassador to Canada and we have formally now contacted and written letters to a number of sub-national leaders in China,' said Moe following his speech. Moe said that to his knowledge, Carney has not called the Chinese president, but that he continues to encourage the prime minister to do so. In the meantime, Moe says he doesn't have a plan for a trade mission to China, but he would 'never rule it out,' considering it is a 'significant export market.' NDP Leader Carla Beck spoke to the media after Moe, pointing out that the threats from China were broadcast in 2024 and that she felt more could have been done in the interim to soften or ease back the tariffs. 'This is something that had been threatened since August,' said Beck on Tuesday morning. 'I think that's something that should have had more attention by now.' While Moe highlighted the tariffs coming from China, U.S. trade policy remains unpredictable and volatile. Moe said while the tone of the conversation regarding trade with the U.S. has changed, he feels it will return to the way it once was. 'When the dust settles… they're still going to be our largest trading partner and they're still going to be our largest source of imports,' he said. Beck wants to see trade relations get back to what they once where, but feels things have changed. 'There isn't anyone who doesn't hope that we return to some somewhat more normal relationships with the United States,' she said. 'But we can't be complacent.' Saskatchewan premier addresses Western alienation but says no to separation Saskatchewan government says cutting ties with U.S. companies presents 'challenges' alsalloum@ The Regina Leader-Post has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox so you are up to date with the most vital news of the day. Click here to subscribe. With some online platforms blocking access to the journalism upon which you depend, our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed. Click here to subscribe.
