Scott Moe spoke to a virtual symposium hosted by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers on Wednesday and told the participants that Saskatchewan supports the energy industry and has its back. He suggests the energy industry and its supporters need to do more active advocating because there is nothing to be ashamed of.

He gave the example of Regina City Council considering a motion that would restrict energy companies for sponsoring or advertising with the city. Moe says, “Quite frankly, we felt that was nothing short of an outrageous motion, and we said so.” The motion was withdrawn. He notes the energy sector has done so much for the people of Saskatchewan and this motion was happening in the city that has the province’s only refinery.

The Premier told the symposium that Canada has the most advanced, responsible, environmentally sustainable energy industry and the world, and Moe suggests we should be proud of that. He stated that the Saskatchewan government is doing its utmost to ensure the province is competitive for enticing industries and businesses, despite the carbon tax. Moe says the province’s climate change plan was designed with industry as opposed to against it.

The Premier also touched on nuclear energy, as the province looks into small nuclear reactors, alongside Ontario, and New Brunswick. He hints that there will be more news in the next couple of weeks. Moe says there is a partner that needs to sign on if this is to be successful, and that’s the federal government.