Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has made 10 demands of Prime Minister Mark Carney to reset Ottawa’s relationship with Saskatchewan, arguing that these changes would strengthen the country as a whole.
In a May 13 letter to the prime minister, Moe outlined the “Strong Saskatchewan, Strong Canada Plan,” a list of policy changes he says the federal government can implement immediately to signal a new era of cooperation.
Moe said these policy changes had already been discussed with the prime minister. He added that the federal government could move quickly to address them.
“A stronger Saskatchewan means a stronger Canada, and all of these changes will be positive for both our province and our country,” said Moe.
Some of the demands made by Moe echoed those made by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. A few examples of overlap include repealing the oil and gas emissions cap, scrapping the clean electricity regulations, and reforming the Impact Assessment Act to cut red tape and prevent Ottawa from infringing on provincial jurisdiction.
Smith also called on the federal government to repeal Bill C-69 (the No More Pipelines Act), the net-zero vehicle mandate, any federal laws regulating carbon emissions, plastics, or infringing on the free speech of energy companies.
Other demands made by Moe included negotiating with China to remove tariffs on Canadian agri-food products, bail reform, halting the collection of the carbon tax on Saskatchewan home heating, and more.
The 10 demands follow a discussion between Moe and Carney on May 1, 2025.
“My government and I are ready to do the hard work needed to move Canada and Saskatchewan forward, together. I would welcome the opportunity to meet in person as soon as you are able to further this work,” said Moe.
Smith’s call for a “reset” with the federal government saw an outpouring of support from Albertans calling for separation.
Moe’s replies on X saw a similar theme, with respondents suggesting that his letter to Carney was a waste of time and ink.
“You and Premier Smith both have your heads in the sand and are not serving the people of our provinces for any hope of success. If you continue to petition a Liberal Federal Government to cooperate when they view our provinces as their ATM while blocking our ability to create the wealth they take from us,” reads the most liked comment. “The only bright side to this is that it is greatly strengthening support for our Separation from Canada.”