RATIONALE FOR A SASKATCHEWAN REFERENDUM

Since joining Confederation on September 1, 1905, no Saskatchewan government has been able to fully protect the individual freedoms, economic rights, and self-determination of its people due to the persistent imbalance of power between the federal government and the province. Federal overreach has steadily eroded Saskatchewan’s constitutional authority — restricting our industries, interfering in provincial jurisdiction, and suppressing our provincial rights and resources.

This growing dysfunction demands a clear, democratic response from the people of Saskatchewan.

PURPOSE OF THE REFERENDUM

The purpose of the referendum on Saskatchewan's Sovereignty is to empower the provincial government to negotiate new terms for Saskatchewan's relationship whether as part of Canada or as an independent nation.

HOW A REFERENDUM CAN BE INITIATED IN SASKATCHEWAN

Under The Referendum and Plebiscite Act (R-8.01), there are two legal paths to initiate a vote on sovereignty:

1. Government-Initiated Referendum

• Ordered by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (Cabinet)
• Must state the question and set the vote date at least 29 days in advance
• Binding, which means the government must follow through if:
  → At least 50% of eligible voters participate
  → 60% of voters vote the same way

2. Non-Binding Citizen-Initiated Plebiscite via Petition

• Requires signatures from 15% of eligible voters (approximately 125,000 eligible voters in Saskatchewan)
• Submitted to the Minister and verified by the Chief Electoral Officer
• The Minister must order the plebiscite vote within 12 months

THE PLAN

Once we have over 125,000 eligible voters who support Saskatchewan’s sovereignty and are registered for the plebiscite petition, we will present the petition for approval. Once approved, canvassers will begin the official signature collection process.

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO?

In Saskatchewan, there is currently no citizen-initiated binding (i.e., one that legally compels government action) avenue for a referendum. We can, however, apply pressure on the current government to:

• Order a referendum, or
• Amend The Referendum and Plebiscite Act to allow a citizen-initiated binding referendum.

Here is how you can create pressure:

✅ Contact your MLA
✅ Get a membership to a political party
✅ Join your MLA’s Constituency Association Board
✅ Attend provincial political party conventions

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📍 Postal code is required to verify Saskatchewan residency.