REGINA — Government leaders are forming an international coalition with an eye toward ensuring North American energy security.
Premier Scott Moe has announced Saskatchewan will be joining the Governor's Coalition on Energy Security.
"It is an honour to join the Governor's Coalition for Energy Security and I thank Governor [Jeff] Landry [Louisiana] for the invitation," Moe said.
"Saskatchewan is abundant in oil, high-grade uranium and critical minerals, which are vital to both our local economy and North American energy security. As a stable and dependable partner, Saskatchewan plays a crucial role in securing energy resources, strengthened by the strong relationship we maintain with our neighbours to the south."
Premier Moe joins Governor Landry and 12 other colleagues: Governor Kay Ivey (Alabama), Governor Brian P. Kemp (Georgia), Governor Bill Lee (Tennessee), Governor Eric J. Holcomb (Indiana), Governor Mark Gordon (Wyoming), Governor Huckabee Sanders (Arkansas), Governor Tate Reeves (Missouri), Governor J. Kevin Stitt (Oklaholma), Governor Glenn Youngkin (Virgina) and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Former Governor Kristi Noem (South Dakota) and Sununu were initial members.
Saskatchewan exports 21 million cubic metres of oil to the United States annually.
Saskatchewan is the second Canadian province to join the Governors' Coalition for Energy Security, which aims to enhance and protect energy options. According to a press release, this will lead to lower energy costs, increased reliability, sustainable economic development and responsible management of energy resources.
"Saskatchewan's joining demonstrates the power of the principles and vision of GCES, and the growing recognition in governments in both the United States and Canada that energy issues are fundamental to the economic and day-to-day well-being of our citizens," Gov. Landry said.
"We welcome Premier Scott Moe and the talent, input and insight he will bring to help us all enhance and protect energy options, lower energy costs, and increase reliability for our people."
