The spring sitting of this Legislature is due to end tomorrow and Opposition Leader Carla Beck raised concerns about the uncertainty of the rising threat of separatism and its effects the talks of it has on Saskatchewan’s jobs, investments and keeping head offices in our province.  

“I have a Bill before this House right now that would keep Saskatchewan in Canada.  It would send an important signal to those who wish to separate about the dire consequences of doing so. 

Beck acknowledged that Premier Moe has promised a free vote on this Bill but said his House Leader has blocked attempts to bring it to a vote four times. 

Beck asked, “What exactly is the Premier hiding from?” 

Premier Moe responded by saying there is a path forward with our federal government to ensure Saskatchewan is a contributing member to the economy and to society in a strong united nation of Canada. 

Beck accused the premier of not being committed to keeping Saskatchewan in Canada as he will not act or speak out on it. 

Premier Moe accused the opposition of trying to take the voices away from people when they don’t like what they hear.  

House Speaker, Hon. Todd Goudy had to intervene over what he called inappropriate insinuations on both sides. 

Beck told the Speaker the Premier could clear this up today by allowing a free vote on the bill but decided to move on. 

The Official Opposition also questioned the provincial government on their concerns with the Sask. Party’s decision to continue their ties with the U.S. law firm Nelson, Mullins, Riley and Scarborough.  Beck stated the law firm helped Donald Trump get elected.  

Beck said, “They took public money that belongs to the people of the province and poured it into campaigns for JD Vance, Marco Rubio and more.”   

Beck challenged the Premier and asked, “Can the Premier explain to the people of Saskatchewan why he’s allowing their money to go towards the political campaigns of Donald Trump and friends, while at the same time they’re hammering our economy and threatening our sovereignty?” 

Premier Moe explained that the law firm has represented them well and are very satisfied with them and have been a client for well over a decade. 

The Speaker of the house had to intervene and said he did not see the relevancy in the topic. 

Other topics brought forth were affordable housing and childcare, and crumbling schools in Northern Saskatchewan.