Premier Scott Moe to lead trade mission to Europe

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe sets the table ahead of a 10-day, four country European trade tour, with a focus on food and energy security, as well as defense.

Premier Scott Moe is setting out for Europe this week, hoping to help promote Saskatchewan exports in food and energy security and to help foster trade relationships.

After a brief stop in Calgary for the Global Energy Show, Moe and his delegation will jet off to Europe – spending time in Czechia, Belgium and Poland before heading to France for the Eurosatory defence show.

“We will be looking at some port capacity that they have for agricultural products – for potash in particular, as well as the opportunities that they have to access Saskatchewan uranium and Saskatchewan-based nuclear technology through Cameco,” Moe told Your Morning Saskatchewan Tuesday.

The premier singled out Eastern Europe as a region where Saskatchewan can promote its agricultural products.

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Defence show

At Eurosatory 2026, Moe said the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) will have a delegation in attendance along with the Canadian pavilion.

“When you think about the folks and the companies and the professionals that we have that service the mining industry, the oil and gas industry – they are some of the best at what they do in the world,” Moe said.

“Whether it’s hydraulics, electric vehicles, technology – that can cross over into Canada’s military investment as well.”

Moe said there was no better place to create those partnerships than Eurosatory which is set to run June 15-19.

Sask. skillset on display

The premier touted the province’s investments into the mining and oil and gas sectors – adding that it’s led to the development of a world-renowned skillset within those sectors.

Moe says a number of mining companies he’s recently spoken to have markets for their product not only locally, but across North America and even globally.

“The same holds true for defence, “he said. “We’re going to see a significant investment in Canadian defence spending and Saskatchewan companies, I think, can play a role.”

Who will he be meeting with?

Moe said his delegation will meet with some government officials particularly in Czechia and Belgium, but also with industry figures in potash and agriculture. He said they will try to put these figures in contact with Saskatchewan industries and/or strengthen existing relationships.

As for the Eurosatory defence show, Moe said the focus will be more on meeting with industrial and commercial figures.

“Just trying to put our community, our Saskatchewan companies in a position alongside the Canadian pavilion and Canadian companies for the opportunity to create those partnerships,” he said.

“Those partnerships, whether they be with European countries or other countries around the world – are going to allow our Saskatchewan companies to expand beyond that industrial sector and really be a part of the of the defence spending, the defence investment that we see in Canada that’s going to keep our nation sovereign for decades to come.”

Moe says Saskatchewan exports to over 160 countries currently.