Scott Moe
Saskatchewan premier says Ottawa has rejected province's carbon pricing plan
Saskatchewan and Ottawa have disagreed for some years over the Liberal government's approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
Has the fight gone out of Conservative premiers?
With speculation simmering that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may trigger an election before long, how much fight do those who usually have a bone to pick with Ottawa have left?
Senate clears UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples bill
A landmark piece of Liberal legislation aimed at harmonizing Canada's laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has passed third reading in the Senate, paving the way for the bill to be enshrined into law before a possible federal election.
Western premiers call for clarity and COVID-19 timelines on international travel
In Ottawa, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc signalled Canadians can expect an announcement on easing travel restrictions by Monday, but warned new rules won't necessarily go into effect right away.
Feds need to treat climate crisis like a national emergency
As last week’s budget made clear, the money is simply not yet forthcoming to realize our critical climate goals, writes columnist Seth Klein.
Saskatchewan to bring in own carbon price on fuel: premier
Saskatchewan, one of the biggest foes of a federal carbon tax, plans to charge one of its own after a legal defeat in its drawn-out battle against Ottawa.
Premiers repeat demand for $28-billion federal health-transfer increase
With a federal budget in the offing, premiers are stepping up the pressure on Ottawa to immediately boost health-care funding by at least $28 billion a year.
Ontario COVID-19 cases dropping but province is not in the clear, adviser cautions
A top science adviser says Ontario is far from in the clear despite a downward trend in COVID-19 cases, while some provinces criticized Ottawa for lower-than-expected vaccine shipments and the pandemic was flagged as an outsized contributor to Quebec's death count last year.
Outcry from oil and gas companies kills motion to stop them advertising in Regina
A motion that called on Regina to restrict fossil fuel companies from advertising or sponsoring with the city has been withdrawn after city council got an earful from the oil and gas industry and its supporters.
Poll reveals low levels of satisfaction over Prairie premiers' handling of pandemic
A new poll suggests the premiers of Canada’s three Prairie provinces are lagging counterparts from the rest of the country when it comes to how local residents feel they are managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provinces that don't agree to improve long-term care standards risk losing funding, PM hints
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is hinting that provinces that don't want to work with Ottawa to improve standards in long-term care homes won't get federal funding.
Saskatchewan premier sets campaign in motion
Party leaders in Saskatchewan officially began their campaigns on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, in an election race defined by the COVID-19 pandemic and the dramatic difference between the two leaders seeking power.
Three provinces start to reopen
A rundown of the different ways Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia are opening up.
Are politicians taking their own advice?
Canada's politicians have been urging the public to work from home during the COVID-19 crisis, but a look at federal and provincial leaders suggests not all of them are following their own advice.