SASKATCHEWAN NDP SEEKS MAJOR ELECTRICITY GRID INVESTMENT FROM FEDS AS MOE FAILS TO DELIVER

Recent Report Identifies ‘Elevated Risk’ In Maintaining Saskatchewan’s Grid During Extreme Weather
SASKATOON – The Saskatchewan NDP is appealing directly to the federal government for urgent investment in interprovincial transmission, as those projects have been left off the national major projects list despite warnings the electricity grid here is at risk.

In the fall, the Official Opposition wrote to Prime Minister Mark Carney about the need for the lines and the potential to establish Saskatchewan as an electricity generation powerhouse. A response received later referred to the Major Projects Office being established; however, to date, the only Saskatchewan project being touted by that office is the Foran copper mine.
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“We know Saskatchewan has so much opportunity to grow our economy through the supply of power — we’re situated right in the heart of Canada,” said Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck. “We can spur generational investment, create good-paying jobs in spaces like renewables and nuclear and so much more. This is about literally powering Saskatchewan’s future.”
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Despite repeated calls from the Official Opposition, Scott Moe and the Sask. Party have refused to disclose which projects, if any, they’ve been advocating for inclusion on the Major Projects Office list.
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A report released earlier this month from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) found that the electricity grids in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec and the Maritimes were all at “elevated risk.” The report says the provinces identified can manage under normal conditions but could face major challenges during instances of extremely hot or cold weather.
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“We risk getting left behind because we have a Sask. Party government with its head buried in the sand,” Young said. “This is an incredible opportunity for Saskatchewan, for our future. If Scott Moe and the Sask.
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Party won’t do their jobs and deliver on approving major, gamechanging infrastructure like interprovincial interties, then my message to the Prime Minister is to ignore those guys and take us up on our call.
“Saskatchewan can power the prairie economy for generations to come.”
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Soon, the Saskatchewan NDP will release a “Grid & Growth Plan” that will provide a new model for electricity generation in Saskatchewan that will keep costs low for consumers, unlock loads of investment potential and reduce emissions. Young has been consulting with stakeholders and brought in an independent firm to model various scenarios for Saskatchewan’s electricity grid.
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