Saskatchewan separation vote stirs political debate
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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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.
Scott Moe says he supports a united Canada but says he does not judge people for having different opinions
The premier says he does not judge people for having different opinions but says he supports a united Canada
Moe says residents are allowed to trigger provincial legislation for a plebiscite on the issue.
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