Scott Moe

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Scott Moe is Saskatchewan’s 15th premier, serving since February 2, 2018. He is the leader of the Saskatchewan Party and the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Rosthern-Shellbrook, a seat he has held since 2011.

Early life and career
Born on July 31, 1973, in Prince Albert, Moe grew up on a farm near Shellbrook. He studied agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan and, with his wife Krista, ran a farming business. He has also owned gas stations and a pharmacy and faced bankruptcy in 2000. Before entering provincial politics, he was involved in local community work and economic development efforts.

Political career
Moe was elected to the Saskatchewan legislature in 2011. He served in cabinet as Minister of Environment (two separate terms) and as Minister of Advanced Education. In January 2018, he became the Saskatchewan Party leader, succeeding Brad Wall, and led the party to major election wins in 2020 and 2024, giving the province consecutive majority governments.

Premiership and policy
As premier, Moe has pushed for more autonomy for Saskatchewan from Ottawa and has opposed federal carbon pricing. His government created the Saskatchewan First Act to emphasize provincial control over resources and introduced the Parents’ Bill of Rights in 2023, a controversial policy on gender identity and pronouns in schools that used the notwithstanding clause to defend it. The administration also shifted toward trade and export development to boost the economy and has pursued international trade missions and pipeline projects.

COVID-19 response
During the pandemic, Moe prioritized keeping the economy open and avoided broad lockdowns. Saskatchewan lifted most public health measures by early 2022, though the period saw waves of infections and criticism over the pace and handling of responses.

Controversies
Moe’s tenure has included several controversies. He was involved in a fatal car crash in 1997 while driving, which led to later discussions about accountability. He faced impaired driving charges in the 1990s, though details and outcomes have been debated. His government faced criticism over public health decisions during the pandemic, as well as rapid passage of school policies related to gender identity and parental rights.

Personal life
Moe is married to Krista Moe, and they have two children. He enjoys fishing and golf in his spare time.

Scott Moe remains a prominent figure in Saskatchewan politics, leading the province through economic and policy debates while seeking greater provincial influence in national affairs.