Saskatchewan Was Kept in the Dark on Feds’ Emissions Cap Announcement in Dubai, Says Moe

Alberta’s environment minister says she was asked to sign an NDA before federal environment minister would discuss emission cap plans.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe speaks during a press conference in Regina, Sask., on Oct. 25, 2023. The Canadian Press/Heywood Yu

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his province was kept in the dark about Ottawa’s emissions cap announcement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai on Dec. 7.

In a video clip posted on social media on Dec. 9, Mr. Moe said no details about the policy or announcement were shared with his energy minister when he spoke with federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault on the Liberal government’s plans for the oil and gas industry.