Member Statement (6 December 2023)

From Hansard (6 December 2023)

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Saskatchewan Delegation’s Success at Conference of Parties 28

Mr. Keisig: — I am pleased to rise and give the House an update on the Saskatchewan delegation’s experience at COP28 [Conference of Parties 28]. Premier Scott Moe was joined by Premier Danielle Smith and Newfoundland Environment minister Bernard Davis for a discussion in the Blue Zone to talk CCUS [carbon capture, utilization, and storage], uranium, and critical minerals.

Mr. Speaker, after this successful panel, our delegation followed up with the Western Canadian energy solutions discussion at the Saskatchewan pavilion’s Green Zone. And I’m happy to let the House know that, much to the opposition’s chagrin, this panel caused so much attention that we had guests spilling out of the Saskatchewan pavilion and onto the floor.

And, Mr. Speaker, even the federal government is noticing the success of our Saskatchewan pavilion. Federal Innovation, Science and Industry minister François-Philippe Champagne made an appearance at the pavilion and has agreed to join our fireside chat on uranium. Mr. Speaker, I can guess that Minister Champagne was keen to join our chat after learning how Saskatchewan is leading the nation and the world in sustainable mining practices.

We’re very proud to see how much attention our Saskatchewan pavilion is getting. And that’s because the Saskatchewan story is a story worth telling. We have the fuel, food, and fertilizer that our global partners need to face the future. And there’s nobody better at telling that story than our Premier. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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