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.
“It’s great to see other provinces–like Saskatchewan, follow Alberta’s lead in defending provincial existing constitutional division of powers,” a spokesperson with Smith’s office said in a statement to The Epoch Times.
“It’s no secret this is a top priority for our government and we hope to continue to see other jurisdictions do the same.”
In a speech to party members at the United Conservative Party (UCP) annual general meeting on Oct. 22, Smith said work has begun on her proposed Sovereignty Act. She first pitched the legislation during the UCP leadership race to oppose federal legislation deemed harmful to the province.
