Alberta Applauds Saskatchewan Premier’s Legislation Seeking More Autonomy From Ottawa
EDMONTON—The government of Alberta is applauding Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s move to introduce Sovereignty Act-style legislation for more autonomy over its economic future.
Moe’s government is set to introduce the Saskatchewan First Act in the coming days as it seeks more independence over its natural resources. It also wants the separation of provincial and federal powers, as outlined in Canada’s Constitution, written in its own laws.
As it works to develop its own sovereignty legislation, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s office said her government hopes to see more provinces follow the prairies’ move to defend their jurisdictional rights. …