According to public statements, separatist group Unified Grassroots used its resources to help nominate several Sask. Party candidates who were later elected as MLAs in the October provincial election.
The group’s leader, Nadine Ness, has called Chan was “one of us” and claimed she personally encouraged him to run for nomination. Chan has also been a member of the Unified Grassroots’ private Facebook group for approximately a year.
“It’s been nearly a week and David Chan still has not clarified his position on separating from Canada. Would he vote to leave or vote to stay?” asked Aleana Young, Shadow Minister for Jobs and the Economy, standing outside MLA Chan’s Constituency office.
“If he has nothing to hide, he can clear this all up right now by taking questions from reporters.
“The people of Yorkton — and all of Saskatchewan — deserve straight answers.”
Earlier this week, the Saskatchewan NDP introduced the Keep Saskatchewan in Canada Act. It’s designed to provide long-term stability for workers, businesses, and investors at a time of tariffs and renewed uncertainty over Donald Trump’s threats toward Canadian sovereignty.
“We all remember what happened in Quebec,” said Young. “Even if it doesn’t pass, a separation referendum would chase jobs and investment straight out of our province.
“Investors and business owners need three things – stability, stability, and more stability. We need more rail lines, pipelines and power lines to get our resources to market, and that's not going to happen if we separate.”
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