A list of promises from Saskatchewan’s speech from the throne
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REGINA – As politicians return to Saskatchewan’s legislature, Premier Scott Moe’s government is promising new rules to get tough on drugs and to help those battling addictions.
Lt.-Gov. Bernadette McIntyre outlined the government’s goals and priorities in the speech from the throne.
Involuntary drug treatment
The throne speech says the province plans to introduce the Compassionate Intervention Act, which would order those with addictions to receive treatment against their will.
Moe says the legislation would only apply in extreme circumstances when someone is facing arrest.
Cracking down on drugs
The province plans to introduce the Response to Illicit Drugs Act, which is aimed at cracking down on those who profit from selling drugs.
Moe says details will come later, but he wants the province to eradicate fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Building schools
The province’s Building Schools Faster Act would require municipalities to acquire and service land when they don’t have enough reserve space.
Costs would be shared with the province.
Tailgating
Moe’s government is to introduce a bill that would allow tailgating events outside Mosaic Stadium in Regina during games for the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Moe says the Roughriders approached him about the idea, which would allow the issuing of liquor permits.
Guns
The province says it will amend the Saskatchewan Firearms Act to protect gun owners from financial liability stemming from federal gun laws.
It says firearm owners are to receive fair compensation.
Animal abuse
From livestock to cats and dogs, the province says it’s making legislative changes to ensure animals aren’t neglected or abused.
It says it will create animal welfare inspector positions to provide education on animal care.
Working with Ottawa
The throne speech says Saskatchewan’s relationship with the federal government has been the best it’s been in the last 10 years.
Moe had tenuous relations with former prime minister Justin Trudeau.
Recognizing diversity
The province plans to introduce the From Many Peoples, Strength Act, which is named after Saskatchewan’s official motto.
The province says the legislation will recognize special days, weeks and months requested by varied and unique groups.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 22, 2025.