The first in-person Saskatoon Premier’s dinner in three years had Scott Moe targeting federal government policies.. TrudeauTrudeau .In Moe’s speech, he promoted the resource sector, which is seeing record investment and increasing market prices over the past three years..Growth is the Saskatchewan Party’s “North Star” and the primary focus of his government, as the Sask Party promotes “growth that works for everyone” agenda..READ MORE Alberta and Saskatchewan to lead Canada in economic growth, Manitoba not far behind.Moe said he doesn't understand some of the decisions in Ottawa, as it makes Saskatchewanians feel “disenfranchised, disillusioned, [and] disturbed” by the federal government. .“But we are not discouraged, and we are not backing down,” said Moe said..Moe discussed the Saskatchewan First Act to reassert the autonomy of the province and warn the federal government to not overstep its authority..Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s climate change policies frustrated Moe and he’s pushed back trying to protect Saskatchewan’s resource sector..READ MORE Sask First Act measures ‘economic harm’ of fed's policies.Moe said one cannot ignore the fact the federal government is attempting to move to renewable energy without a proper backup plan in case it takes longer than expected..“You can ignore reality, but you can’t ignore the consequences of reality,” said Moe..Saskatchewan was ready to step in and increase production when the Russian-Ukraine War began to fill the void in potash, uranium, and agriculture, according to Moe..Moe said companies are “investing in rare earth elements and critical minerals” in Saskatchewan..READ MORE Sask First Act takes back control of fertilizer regulation from Trudeau.Saskatchewan’s ability to help the world allowed the province to balance the budget and pay off $1 billion in debt, while also issuing a one-time $500 affordability cheque to help residents cope with high inflation..The Saskatchewan NDP accused the Moe government of not doing enough to help with inflation and healthcare. .James Smith Cree Nation Chief Wally Burns was in attendance and Moe acknowledged what happened on September 4, when Myles Sanderson went on a mass stabbing rampage, leaving 11 dead and 18 injured..“Chief Wally Burns has had to dig deep and provided excellent leadership, not only for his community, but all of us in the province,” said Moe.
