Saskatchewan NDP Pushes Bill Aimed at Blocking Province’s Separation Ambitions

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7:21 pm

In a bold political move, Saskatchewan’s Opposition NDP introduced a bill to make it tougher for citizens to trigger a province-sized secession. Critics quip that stopping separation might be as tricky as nailing jelly to a wall, yet the proposal is stirring up serious debate.

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globalnews.ca / Sask. NDP introduces bill to change referendum legislation

Sask's NDP have introduced a bill that would change the province's referendum legislation, making it more difficult for citizens to put forward a petition to separate from Canada.

theglobeandmail.com / NDP bill looks to make it harder for Saskatchewan to separate from Canada

Saskatchewan Opposition NDP leader Carla Beck introduces legislation that would make it difficult for province to leave Canada

thestar.com / NDP bill looks to make it harder for Saskatchewan to separate from Canada

REGINA - Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP has introduced legislation that, if passed, would make it tougher for the province to separate from the rest of Canada.

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