Premier Moe wants Saskatchewan to be a 'nation within a nation' by increasing autonomy
CBC
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he wants the province to be a "nation within a nation" by increasing its autonomy in several areas, including policing, taxation and immigration.
Moe made the initial statement during a radio interview on Sunday and then referred to the idea again on social media Tuesday morning.
"Saskatchewan needs to be a nation within a nation," he tweeted. "When the federal government implements policies that are detrimental to our province, our government will continue to stand up for Saskatchewan people."
On Tuesday afternoon, Moe said he is "not talking about separation. We are talking about being a Saskatchewan cultural identity within the nation of Canada — but being a nation within a nation."
When asked what makes Saskatchewan a "nation," Moe said language was not the "only indicator of culture."
The federal government has made decisions that are "quite harmful" to the province, he said.
He specifically mentioned his disagreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement last week of a plan to cap oil and gas emissions.
Moe called it a "non-consulted" decision that he said will impact "30,000 families in the province" and "15 to 16 per cent" of the province's GDP.
Moe said he expected a phone call from the federal environment minister or Trudeau.
"They didn't have the decency to pick up the phone and consult with this province," Moe said.
He also questioned the federal government's decision not to accept Saskatchewan's carbon pricing proposal this past summer.
In last month's throne speech, the government indicated it wanted to "build a stronger, more independent Saskatchewan within Confederation."
On Tuesday, when asked what he wants with respect to being a "nation within a nation," Moe pointed to Quebec.
"Quebec has a very different agreement when it comes to immigration with the federal government than we do here in the province of Saskatchewan. We want that agreement," he said.
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