ICYMI: Moe’s ‘nation within a nation’ pledge hinges on federal energy fight
At stake in the fight, which will likely take place in the Supreme Court of Canada, will be whether Saskatchewan can stave off what it believes has been federal intrusion into the province’s ability to develop its natural resources.
The federal government, however, has signalled it’s going to appeal the decision, setting the stage for what would be a big show at the Supreme Court.“As we look at where Saskatchewan is and how we are poised on the cusp of further investment and further opportunity, we are going to defend Saskatchewan interests and if that means that we are going to have to use the constitution to do it, we will,” he said in May.
He explained Saskatchewan realistically either takes the federal government to court or strikes a bilateral agreement with Ottawa. In the carbon tax case, the Supreme Court had ruled the federal government could impose minimum pricing standards because the threat of climate change demands a co-ordinated national approach.Aside from from environmental regulations, Saskatchewan has other levers that it could use to become what’s considered more autonomous.