SASKATCHEWAN RESPONDS TO U.S. TARIFFS / FOLLOWED BY AN UPDATE FROM PREMIER MOE TODAY
The decision by President Trump to impose tariffs on all Canadian products is disappointing and will damage both our countries' economies, workers and consumers.
We agree that we need to have strong secure borders.
The US has been clear in this priority.
Saskatchewan has been equally clear about efforts to stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal migrants.
We have enhanced our provincial border security measures.
Saskatchewan is calling on the federal government to take all necessary steps to strengthen border security and have fentanyl removed from our communities in Canada and the USA.
I am calling on the federal government to strengthen the Criminal Code of Canada to toughen penalties for drug offences, specifically fentanyl.
As I have said, I support very targeted and specific retaliatory measures to initial tariffs. However, this should never be the longer-term answer.
Saskatchewan's exports are crucial to supporting food and energy security across North America and around the world. We will also be working to ensure diversification of Saskatchewan markets for our goods.
We will continue to work with all Saskatchewan businesses and other governments to find common ground on this important issue to ensure that damaging tariffs are removed as quickly as possible.
Make absolutely no mistake, these tariffs will cost American and Canadian families more.
That will weaken the highly integrated North American economy which benefits our nations that may not be our allies.
Tariffs are harmful to all of us in North America.
UPDATE FEBRUARY 3
The delay of President Trump's Tariffs is welcome news today.
However, we know there is more work to do.
This is a temporary pause, and we need to continue leveraging our relationships as we work to find a more permanent solution.
I would encourage the federal government to move quickly on their border security commitments to demonstrate real action in this 30-day window.
I will be reiterating the message that Saskatchewan's exports are crucial to North American food and energy security in Washington next week.
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BERNADETTE McINTYRE INSTALLED AS THE 24TH LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF SASKATCHEWAN
Her Honour the Honourable Bernadette McIntyre was installed as the 24th Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan during a ceremony at the Legislative Building today.
“Past Lieutenant Governors have exemplified volunteerism and service to Saskatchewan people, and I am confident with a highly distinguished career, spanning over areas such as tourism, sports, and business, that Her Honour is no different,” Premier Scott Moe said. “I offer my congratulations to Ms. McIntyre, and look forward to seeing the outstanding service she will provide to the province.”
Following the installation ceremony, Lieutenant Governor McIntyre inspected an honour guard in the Legislative Assembly Rotunda.
The Lieutenant Governor is the personal representative of the Sovereign in Saskatchewan and is responsible for granting Royal Assent to provincial laws, as well as summoning and dissolving the provincial legislature.
Under the Canadian Constitution, Lieutenant Governors are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister for a minimum of five years; however, there is no fixed term of office.
NUTRIEN SUPPORTS THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN'S CAMPAIGN GOALS WITH A $15M TRANSFORMATION DONATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN
I was honoured, on behalf of Premier Scott Moe and the Government of Saskatchewan to speak at the historic fundraising campaign announcement at the University of Saskatchewan.
It was an incredible milestone for the university, it's students, and Saskatchewan. I had the opportunity to thank Nutrien for contributing the largest single gift to the University of Saskatchewan's "Be What the World Needs" campaign.
Nutrien is a major driver of economic growth in our province, directly and indirectly employing thousands of Saskatchewan people. They continue to make a significant impact on our agriculture and mining sectors.
Nutrien is gifting $15 million donation to to the University of Saskatchewan. This will go a long way and will have an incredible impact in keeping Saskatchewan competitive in agricultural research and sustainable engineering practices, while helping advance teaching and critical research to allow students to expand their knowledge, right here in Saskatchewan.
Through investments and donations such as Nutrien's contribution, our province will continue to foster it's competitive business environment now and into the future, creating more jobs and opportunities for the people who call this province home.
Post-secondary education is vital to the growth of our province. I look forward to a future filled with groundbreaking discoveries, collaboration, innovation and a continued commitment to excellence in higher education.
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A $15 million gift from Nutrien is expected to be “transformational” for the University of Saskatchewan.
The university said the donation, which was announced on Monday, “will drive a new era of innovation, collaboration and success.”
A large portion of the donation will be used to establish the Nutrien Centre for Sustainable and Digital Agriculture, which the university said will focus on research, training and technological innovation to help bring farming into the digital age while creating sustainable and resilient food systems around the globe.
The donation will also establish the Nutrien Future Fund at the university’s College of Agriculture and Bioresources, providing scholarships and community engagement initiatives. The donation will also support scholarships and the creation of a new lecture theatre at the College of Engineering.
“We are deeply grateful for this incredible donation which builds on our long-standing relationship with Nutrien over the past five decades,” Peter Stoicheff, the university’s president, said in a statement.
Stoicheff noted that Nutrien is the university’s single largest corporate donor, having provided more than $50 million over the years. In March of 2024, the company also announced a $15 million donation to help Saskatchewan Polytech establish its new campus at the university.
Ken Seitz, Nutrien’s president, said the company is proud to continue its long partnership with the post-secondary institution.
“This investment supports research, education, and innovation that aims to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” Seitz said in a statement.
“Together, we strive to strengthen global food security and contribute to building resilient agricultural communities both locally and globally.”
Nutrien makes ‘transformational’ $15M donation to University of Saskatchewan | 650 CKOM
Read the Nutrien news release here: Nutrien supports the University of Saskatchewan’s campaign goals with $15 million transformational donation | Nutrien
