Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says throne speech lacks support for farms, energy
Saskatchewan's premier, Scott Moe says the federal throne speech signals Ottawa intends to turn away from Western Canada's energy industry at a time when people are looking for more support.
“It’s simply not a speech from the throne with much substance or substance around supporting any industries that build wealth and build our communities in this province,” Moe said.
He would like to an increase of the federal health transfer to 35 per cent and believes it neglects Saskatchewan’s needs while hinting at a phase-out of the province’s energy sector. Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party claims he isn't interested in topping the government right now and Mr. Moe feels it will be squarely on his shoulders if they don't. The federal Conservatives have already said they won't support the throne speech.
Like Alberta premier, Jason Kenney, he feels this signals a push to end oil and gas.
Ian Cameron, a spokesman for the Office of the Minister of Natural Resource doesn't think this is the time to do it. He cited many of the oil corporations who have made promises to try and get to net-zero emissions. There are those of us who feel they are obligated to make these noises. Whether they have any intention on following through with these lofty plans, remains to be seen, doesn't it?