Saskatchewan’s Moe announces CUSMA advisory council

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, left, speaks as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith listens during a closing news conference at a meeting of western premiers in Kananaskis, Alta., Tuesday, May 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is surrounding himself with industry leaders and experts as the review of the Canada-United-States-Mexico Agreement inches ever closer.

According to the province, the inaugural session of the Premier’s Advisory Council on CUSMA was held on Friday. The group was described as an “industry-facing council” made up of business leaders from across Saskatchewan’s economic sectors.

The province did not disclose who exactly will serve on the council, only noting it will represent a cross-section of industries impacted by U.S. tariffs. Additionally, sector-specific roundtables for agriculture, manufacturing, energy, mining, and forestry are planned for the coming weeks.

“While CUSMA negotiations take place on a federal level, it is crucial that subnational voices like Saskatchewan’s are heard,” Moe said in the announcement.

“With the U.S. being our largest trading partner, CUSMA and free and fair trade is essential for the economic health and prosperity of the province. This council will help advise and inform our government as formal discussions between Canada, the United States and Mexico begin. As a significant trading partner with the U.S., it will be essential that Saskatchewan priorities are communicated with the federal government.”

The move follows Prime Minister Mark Carney’s unveiling of a CUSMA advisory council in late April.

The council includes former premiers, a former leader of the conservative party, and former Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Liberal MP for Regina Wascana, Ralph Goodale.

According to the province the U.S. represents Saskatchewan’s largest trading partner, with exports destined for the U.S. valued at $23.7 billion last year – or 54 per cent of the province’s total exports.

Top exports in 2025 included crude oil, potash, canola oil and uranium.

More details to come…

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