Breckner, the MLA for Saskatoon Riversdale, said Moe should have personally paid to attend the funeral of U.S. “If Premier Moe wanted to attend the funeral of a friend, he’s perfectly welcome to attend on his own dime,” Breckner said. “We don’t feel that it’s appropriate for the people of Big River and Saskatchewan to be subsidizing the premier’s trip.” The province said Moe met with Canadian Ambassador to the United States Mark Wiseman and Canada’s chief trade negotiator Janice Charette. The province said its goal remains a strong and prosperous forestry sector and that it will continue considering options to support the industry.