30/04/2026
In a world shaped by supply chain fragility, food insecurity, and energy volatility, one message came through clearly in this morning’s discussion with Premier Scott Moe: Canada—and particularly Saskatchewan—is not selling commodities. It is offering trust.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Laos joined the Canadian Chambers of the Indo Pacific , alongside Chambers across the region and with our Canadian Ambassador to Laos listening in, for an important discussion on trade, investment, and long-term partnership.
This builds on the recent CCIP MoU virtual signing with Prime Minister Mark Carney, where 21 Canadian Chambers across the Indo-Pacific came together to strengthen Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and regional trade relationships.
With supply chains reaching more than 160 countries and over $50 billion annually in trade, Saskatchewan’s role in global food and energy security was front and centre. The message was clear: Canada has what the world needs—sustainable, ethical, and reliable food and energy.
Premier Moe emphasized that while trade agreements matter, strong trade relationships are built person to person. Trust, reliability, and consistency create lasting partnerships.
We discussed regulations, procurement systems, and reducing interprovincial trade barriers—the foundational work needed for stronger international trade pathways.
Saskatchewan’s priorities remain clear: permanent trade offices, labour attraction, food and energy exports, and long-term market development. In a world of geopolitical uncertainty, trusted partnerships matter more than ever.
There was valuable discussion around joint ventures, R&D collaboration, and food security—particularly in agronomic advances, sustainable agriculture, and food innovation.
The Crop Development Centre was highlighted as a global leader, alongside Saskatchewan’s ambition to move beyond raw commodity exports and become a major ingredient supplier. With roughly 40% of Canadian agriculture coming from Saskatchewan, the focus is increasingly on higher-value exports.
Energy remains central: expanding capacity, pipelines, investment attraction, oil production, uranium, critical minerals, and partnerships like Cameco’s work with India. Carbon capture and storage were also key topics.
Innovation and adaptability were recurring themes, including Saskatchewan’s move into AI. Government can open doors; the private sector creates momentum.
Questions came from Chambers in Thailand, Shanghai, India, and Mongolia, covering Indigenous participation in mining, zero-till agriculture, and regional energy cooperation.
Premier Moe was generous with his time, and the discussion was practical, forward-looking, and grounded in real opportunity.
The countries and companies that show up consistently—who build trust before they need it—will shape the next decade of global trade.
