Jeremy Harrison
Saskatchewan PartyMeadow Lake
12 stances tracked · 3 shifts
Saskatchewan extends coal-plant operating life to 2050
Minor shift
Previously
→Jeremy Harrison supports extending operation of Saskatchewan's coal-fired power plants through 2050, arguing it is the most affordable path to transition to nuclear power and was chosen for energy security and the associated cost savings.
Now
Jeremy Harrison supports extending the life of Saskatchewan’s coal-fired power plants, emphasizing energy security and asserting the move will produce 'massive' cost savings; he said the decision was made primarily on energy-security grounds rather than solely on lowest-cost considerations.
NewsApr 1, 20264 entries
SaskPower 3.9% electricity rate hike for 2026-27 opposed by SARM
Minor shift
Previously
→Jeremy Harrison rejects closing thermal power generation, asserting the NDP would 'shut down 1,500 megawatts of thermal power generation' and arguing such actions would lead to higher power bills; he defends maintaining thermal generation to keep electricity affordable and reliable.
Now
Jeremy Harrison supports SaskPower’s rate increases as necessary to fund investments in transmission infrastructure, the transition to nuclear, and life-extension of thermal assets. He referred the matter to the Rate Review Panel, saying rate pressures are reasonable and citing $21 billion savings.
NewsMar 26, 20262 entries
Canada agrees national energy corridor for 2026
Minor shift
Previously
→Jeremy Harrison supports a national energy corridor and improved long-term transmission to enhance Canada’s electricity connectivity and energy security, enable Saskatchewan to export power, boost grid reliability and meet demand, and develop Saskatchewan as a nuclear power generation powerhouse.
Now
Jeremy Harrison supports reinforcing and expanding Saskatchewan’s power transmission—linking northern and southern grids to allow more efficient intra-provincial power transport—and endorses provincial investments in resource development (including uranium) to create jobs and opportunities at home.
NewsMar 5, 20262 entries
Regina opposes Bell's proposed 300 MW AI data centre
Jeremy Harrison states Saskatchewan is in a unique position to allocate power for major projects and is prepared to partner with Bell on the AI data centre, signaling provincial support to provide energy infrastructure and collaborate on large power-intensive developments.
NewsMar 29, 2026
Saskatchewan NDP bill on power and insurance blocked
Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan’s Minister Responsible for SaskPower and SGI, defended recent rate increases as necessary to support SGI’s Auto Fund, saying raising insurance rates was the responsible action given rising vehicle repair costs.
NewsMar 5, 2026
SaskPower north-south grid connection project
Jeremy Harrison supports connecting Saskatchewan’s two power grids with new SaskPower transmission lines to increase availability, reliability and export capacity. He says the project will allow Saskatchewan to more significantly assist neighbours and will expand the province’s economy and future growth.
NewsFeb 23, 2026
SaskPower buys 62 MW from K+S Bethune cogeneration plant
Harrison supports SaskPower's agreement to buy up to 62 MW of natural-gas-generated electricity from K+S’s Bethune mine, calling it a 'win-win' that adds reliable generation and supports development of Saskatchewan’s potash industry.
NewsFeb 19, 2026
SaskPower exploring 650-1400 MW large nuclear reactors
Jeremy Harrison supports pursuing nuclear energy in Saskatchewan—both large reactors and SMRs—to add value to local uranium, expand power generation and exports, and urges faster regulatory timelines while remaining open to multiple reactor designs.
NewsJan 28, 20263 entries
Saskatchewan opens small modular reactor testing centre at University of Regina
Jeremy Harrison says nuclear power is central to Saskatchewan's energy security, supports creating a testing centre to establish the province as a hub for 'nuclear excellence', build a local nuclear workforce and supply chain, and identifies Estevan as the likely SMR site.
NewsJan 19, 2026