A New Deal with Canada
The following statement was written by Premier Scott Moe to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
The path our federal government has been on the last four years has divided our nation. Last night’s election results showed the sense of frustration and alienation in Saskatchewan is now greater than it has been at any point in my lifetime.
Here in Saskatchewan, the Conservatives won 14 out of 14 seats. In Alberta, the Conservatives won 33 out of 34 seats. There were no Liberals elected in either province.
In Canada, we now have a Liberal minority government that did not receive the popular vote, has no clear mandate, will be supported either by a fourth place party that has never governed or a party that does not want to be part of this nation. This minority government also has no representation from Saskatchewan or Alberta.
It’s time for a new deal with Canada.
Last night, Prime Minister Trudeau stated to Saskatchewan and Alberta: “I’ve heard your frustration. I want to be there to support you.” Those are nice words, but we need action, not words. This is more important given that Mr. Trudeau spent the last days campaigning against the western Canadian energy industry in Quebec.
If he is serious, if he really means it, here is what he could do right away:
1. Cancel the federal carbon tax.
2. Commit to negotiate a new equalization formula that is fair to Saskatchewan and Alberta.
3. Commit to develop a plan to ensure Saskatchewan and Alberta can get our exports to international markets. This means pipelines.
I am ready to meet with Prime Minister Trudeau at any time to discuss how he will be moving forward on these issues. Prime Minister, you said you heard our frustrations and want to support us.
We are ready for you to prove it.
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