The second annual Food Fuel Fertilizer Global Summit, hosted by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, kicked off in Regina on Monday, with a focus on the province’s economy and trade efforts. Premier Scott Moe took the stage to discuss the province’s export efforts, highlighting that 40% of all trade exports to India originate from Saskatchewan.
Premier Moe emphasized the importance of the summit in connecting Saskatchewan export leadership with the global investment and export markets. He also spoke about the positive impact of the province’s international missions, such as COP 28 in Dubai last year.
Prabha Ramaswamy, the CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Global Summit provides an opportunity to showcase the province’s potential. She emphasized Saskatchewan’s role in addressing global food and energy security concerns.
Premier Moe also addressed the significance of sustainable energy and products. He asserted that Saskatchewan provides some of the most sustainable products in the world.
Despite the province’s economic strength, Premier Moe expressed concerns about the current challenges posed by the federal government’s lack of collaboration. He jokingly stated that he does not wake up each day thinking about how to pick a fight with the federal government, but the lack of cooperation becomes evident by mid-afternoon.
Discussions continue to advance in the area of small modular reactors (SMRs). Premier Moe announced that Estevan is likely to be the location for Saskatchewan’s first SMR. This news follows SaskPower’s recent membership in the CANDU Owners Group and the province’s agreement with Alberta to collaborate on nuclear power generation.
