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REGINA — Saskatchewan’s Opposition NDP is planning to introduce legislation that aims to amend referendum and plebiscite rules, a move it says will hold Premier Scott Moe’s feet to the fire on talk of separation.
NDP Leader Carla Beck’s private member’s bill contains the words “Keep Saskatchewan in Canada” in its title.
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The Opposition was unable to provide details on the legislation as it has not been put before the legislative assembly.
A notice of motion from the legislature says Beck plans to introduce the bill tomorrow.
The NDP has accused Moe’s Saskatchewan Party government of pandering to separatist sentiment following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s election win for the Liberals.
Moe has said the province is not interested in separating from Canada but wouldn’t stop a public vote on the issue if it came forward.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2025.
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press
