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But was it helpful for Moe to — in even more strident terms Tuesday — carry the water for the highly political anti-Trudeau sentiments by suggesting the PM is unwilling to compromise? Are we just to accept Moe’s interpretation that he somehow “heard nothing” in his meeting with Trudeau, who spoke to Saskatchewan’s concerns and grievances driving national disunity after stating publicly that he was very much concerned?

How is talk of more Saskatchewan autonomy helpful?

Or is it possible that Moe — as a provincial leader — is still acting more like a conservative politician who wants to see Trudeau gone, than like a true provincial leader who should be doing all he can to bring home realistic solutions to problems in this province? As Moe chases Alberta Premier Jason Kenney around the edge of this toilet-bowl vortex of western separation that is starting to suck in some people in this province, we need to seriously start questioning the tactics here.

Scott Moe is a premier, and his view that it is his role to hold the federal Liberals to account is a problem in this country right now. Moe’s post-meeting press conference performance — specifically, the implied reference that Trudeau wants to do nothing for Saskatchewan — was very discouraging.

It would obviously be highly unfortunate if it was completely true. But given the higher likelihood that this is Moe’s political interpretation of the meeting, it’s just as unfortunate Moe may have blown this opportunity to make a solid case on behalf of this province.