Scott Moe

MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER OF SASKATCHEWAN SCOTT MOe

the past few months have been extremely challenging for our province. the CoVID-19 pandemic is the most serious public health crises our province has faced in recent memory. the people of saskatchewan have made great sacrifices and have displayed tremendous resilience every step of the way. frontline and essential workers have done a remarkable job ensuring we are safe, while keeping our supply chain stable. Meanwhile, the mining industry in our province has stepped up in a big way, demonstrating remarkable generosity at a time of great uncertainty.

During the pandemic, community groups across the province have received millions of dollars in donations from the industry. support has flowed through initiatives like Mosaic’s Million Meal Challenge, while bHP and k+s collectively donated over $150,000 to local food banks. I am grateful for the contributions of these companies and many others in our mining sector.

as we look forward, I see a bright future for our province – a future built on a strong economic recovery, driven by hard work and innovation. the fundamentals of the global economy have not changed. the world’s population is expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050. saskatchewan has the food, fuel, and fertilizer a growing world requires – high-quality, environmentally responsible, sustainable products, provided through a safe, reliable supply chain.

about a year ago, our government released saskatchewan’s Growth Plan: the Next Decade of Growth 2020-2030. In our Growth Plan, we put forward a goal of increasing the annual value of potash sales from about $6.3 billion in 2019 to $9 billion by the end of 2030. this ambitious target underscores our commitment to responsible resource development and reflects our confidence in potash companies operating in saskatchewan. the potash industry has been driving growth and progress in the province for nearly 60 years and we are certain it will play a crucial role in the economic recovery to come.

to reach our Growth Plan goals, our government remains committed to an approach that promotes the responsible growth of the sector, including initiatives such as:

• reinstating provincial sales tax exemptions on exploratory and downhole drilling;

• promoting the sector to attract international investment and new exploration companies; and,

• working with the federal government and global leaders to remove barriers to market access.

our government understands the challenges facing the potash industry. We want the industry to grow and prosper. Potash companies operating in saskatchewan can count on the support of the Government of saskatchewan every step of the way.

this includes standing up against damaging policies being imposed by the federal government, such as bill C-69, the carbon tax, and the proposed Clean fuel standard. Producers in our province compete globally and all levels of government in Canada need to ensure regulations and policies allow the industry to succeed.

While 2020 has brought unexpected challenges, including pressure on potash prices, the industry in saskatchewan is on track to set new annual records in terms of production and sales volume. as saskatchewan emerges from the pandemic stronger than ever, we can be confident that potash will lead the way. s

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