Saskatchewan’s Premier is concerned about the future of cross-border pipeline development after U.S. President Joe Biden’s Executive Order to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline expansion was signed on his first day on the job.
Scott Moe considers this a devastating blow to North American energy security.
He calls on the federal government to figure out a way to get the Biden administration on side to allow the resumption of construction.
The Premier also wants clarification on what this means for future development and for Canadian-American economic relations.
Former Premier Brad Wall stated on social media that the Canadian government retaliated with tariffs when former President Donald Trump announced tariffs on some Canadian aluminum products, so he wonders what the response will be to President Biden’s Executive Order.