Premier Scott Moe breaks silence after election, promising change

Premier Scott Moe hasn’t answered any questions or agreed to any interviews since giving his election night speech on Monday, but he broke that silence on Thursday on social media.

Moe’s account posted photos of the first meeting of the Sask. Party caucus, with several familiar faces but 16 new members. Many long-time Sask. Party cabinet ministers either declined to run again in the election or lost their seats.

The premier also went so far as to promise change from his government.

“Many Saskatchewan people voted for a strong economy and a bright future with the Saskatchewan Party. Many others voted for change. Our new government will deliver both,” his account wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

First meeting today of our new caucus, including 16 brand new Saskatchewan Party MLAs.

Many Saskatchewan people voted for a strong economy and a bright future with the Saskatchewan Party. Many others voted for change.

Our new government will deliver both. pic.twitter.com/x82hIVYxHs

— Scott Moe (@PremierScottMoe) October 31, 2024

Both Moe and Sask. NDP Leader Carla Beck declined to answer media questions about the election after their speeches on Monday. Beck also broke her silence on Thursday morning, speaking on the Evan Bray Show.

The election isn’t entirely over — the final count still has to be performed Nov. 9. Workers will count the remaining mail-in ballots and ballots from hospitals and remand centres.

There are two ridings where there are enough remaining mail-in ballots to possibly change the results from the first two counts — Saskatoon Westview, which changed to an NDP-leading seat after the second count, and Saskatoon Willowgrove, which is still Sask. Party-led as of Wednesday evening.