Sask. leaders react to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation

Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as prime minister and Liberal Party leader — following a leadership contest — on Jan. 6, 2025.

Leaders around Canada and the world have spoke out about Trudeau’s announcement, leaders in Saskatchewan now weigh in.

In a statement, Premier Scott Moe said, “I reiterate my call for an immediate election so that Canadians may choose who will represent them.”

He said suspending parliament for the liberal party to settle who will lead them is, “not giving Canadians the choice they desire or deserve.”

Moe said the Saskatchewan Government is commited to working on solutions for the people of province.

“We are focused on addressing affordability, engaging on increased market access, investment attraction and continuing to engage with the USA on ensuring border security for those that live on either side of the border,” Moe said in a statement.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (left), Chief Cadmus Delorme (centre), and Premier Scott Moe (right) in July of 2021. (980 CJME file photo)

NDP Leader Carla Beck also weighs in on Trudeau’s departure.

“It’s clear the chaos in Ottawa will not end for some time,” Beck said in a statement.

“I share the deep frustration of Saskatchewan residents and Canadians that internal politics has taken centre stage over the need for a coordinated and united response to the great challenges facing our province and nation.”

She goes on to discuss the threat of 25 per cent tarrifs from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump.

“Saskatchewan cannot wait for the federal Liberals to get their house in order and they cannot wait for a federal election campaign to be called and then contested,” she said.

Beck wrote to Moe offering the full support of the Saskatchewan NDP to “protect Saskatchewan’s economy and our future.”

She said this is not a time for distractions.

“Our team will not be distracted by the political games being played in Ottawa — by any party. There is too much at stake. It’s time for us to unite as Canadians,” Beck said.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers a question at a budget town hall at the First Nations University of Canada. Apr. 13 2023 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)