Saskatchewan separation vote stirs political debate

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 3:21 pm

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has reinforced his support for Canadian unity despite calls for a plebiscite on separation. Moe’s remarks, insisting residents may trigger legislative action, have fueled a heated regional debate marked by equal parts defiance and incredulity.

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globalnews.ca / Moe says he’s Canadian but wouldn’t stop vote on Saskatchewan separating from Canada

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said he's Canadian but wouldn't stop voters in the province from voting in a referendum to separate from Canada if it came forward.

nationalpost.com / Saskatchewan premier says he wouldn’t stop vote on separating from Canada

Scott Moe says he supports a united Canada but says he does not judge people for having different opinions

theglobeandmail.com / Moe says he’s Canadian but wouldn’t stop vote on Saskatchewan separating from Canada

The premier says he does not judge people for having different opinions but says he supports a united Canada

thestar.com / Moe says he's Canadian but wouldn't stop vote on Saskatchewan separating from Canada

Moe says residents are allowed to trigger provincial legislation for a plebiscite on the issue.

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