--- title: "Scott Moe says 'No' to Elon Musk's separation suggestion" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/scott-moe-says-no-to-elon-musks-separation-suggestion" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/scott-moe-says-no-to-elon-musks-separation-suggestion" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/scott-moe-says-no-to-elon-musks-separation-suggestion.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/scott-moe-says-no-to-elon-musks-separation-suggestion" category: "Politics" published: "2026-10-08T00:46:00.086Z" source_reported: "2026-10-07T23:12:27.000Z" updated: "2026-10-08T00:46:00.086Z" trust_score: 50 critic_score: 87 hype_score: 30 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-08T00:14:14.314Z" --- # Scott Moe says 'No' to Elon Musk's separation suggestion *Saskatchewan premier dismisses tech mogul's call for provinces to split from Canada.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 50 of 100, higher is better. Trust 50: includes named sources (Moe, Musk) and direct quote, but lacks multiple independent outlets or documents. - Craft 87 of 100, higher is better. Critic 87: provides context, quotes both sides, clear facts, specific names, and coherent narrative. - Hype 30 of 100, lower is better. Hype 30: mild emphasis in headline, no sensational language, story matches headline. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Elon Musk posted on X suggesting Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan should separate from Canada. - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe responded to Musk's suggestion with the single word 'No'. - Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon stated that Quebec's independence "will be realized one day." - No right-rated outlets covered this story. Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), suggested on the platform that Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan should separate from Canada. Musk’s posts followed a statement from Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, who said that Quebec’s independence "will be realized one day." Musk responded to Plamondon's statement by writing, "Good. Quebec should separate. They would be better off. Alberta and Saskatchewan should separate too." Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe publicly dismissed Musk's suggestion. Moe quote-replied to Musk's post with the single word "No." CTV News reported that Moe has previously spoken against Saskatchewan separating from Canada, but has defended Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's right to include separation in referendums. Moe also stated that Saskatchewan has similar legislation for plebiscites and citizen-initiated referendums. ## Coverage comparison ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated reports mentioned Elon Musk's suggestion for separation or Premier Scott Moe's response. ## Who covered it Shares of the 7 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 43% (3) - Centre: 57% (4) - Right: 0% (0) 2 of 9 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-08T00:14:14.314Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 5 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-08T02:00:27.261Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports focused on Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's response to Elon Musk's suggestion. All three left-rated digests reported Moe's single-word reply, "No." They also noted Musk's suggestion that Saskatchewan and Alberta should separate from Canada, and his reaction to Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's statement about Quebec independence. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports highlighted Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's dismissal of Elon Musk's call for separation. All four centre-rated digests stated that Moe responded to Musk with "No." They also included Musk's suggestion for Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan to separate, and his comment on Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's statement about independence. CTV News, in its full report, added that Moe has previously spoken against separation but has defended Alberta's right to hold referendums on the topic. ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 3 - unknown: 2 - veryHigh: 4 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/alberta-news/alberta-saskatchewan-premiers-shut-down-tech-titan-elon-musks-call-for-separation-12870367) — Alberta, Saskatchewan premiers shut down tech titan Elon Musk's call for separation - [Narcity](https://narcity.com/premier-moe-responds-to-musk-on-separation-no) — Premier Moe shuts down Elon Musk's encouragement for Saskatchewan separation: 'No' - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/07/premier-moe-shuts-down-elon-musks-encouragement-for-saskatchewan-separation-no) — Premier Moe shuts down Elon Musk's encouragement for Saskatchewan separation: 'No' - [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/alberta-news/premier-moe-shuts-down-elon-musks-encouragement-for-saskatchewan-separation-no-12870367) — Premier Moe shuts down Elon Musk's encouragement for Saskatchewan separation: 'No' - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/politics/premier-moe-shuts-down-elon-musk-s-encouragement-for-saskatchewan-separation-no/article_affb62c2-cd30-55d7-82e0-d0bd45b2aff1.html) — Premier Moe shuts down Elon Musk’s encouragement for Saskatchewan separation: ‘No’ - [Loonie Politics](https://looniepolitics.com/premier-moe-shuts-down-elon-musks-encouragement-for-saskatchewan-separation-no) — Premier Moe shuts down Elon Musk’s encouragement for Saskatchewan separation: ‘No’ - [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/alberta-news/premier-moe-shuts-down-elon-musks-encouragement-for-saskatchewan-separation-no-12870367) — Premier Moe shuts down Elon Musk's encouragement for Saskatchewan separation: 'No' - [CP24](https://cp24.com/news/canada/2026/10/07/no-moe-shuts-down-elon-musks-calls-for-saskatchewan-to-separate) — ‘No’: Moe shuts down Elon Musk’s calls for Saskatchewan to separate - [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/regina/article/no-moe-shuts-down-elon-musks-calls-for-saskatchewan-to-separate) — ‘No’: Moe shuts down Elon Musk’s calls for Saskatchewan to separate ## Questions **What did Elon Musk suggest?** Elon Musk suggested on X that Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan should separate from Canada. He made this suggestion after Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon stated that Quebec's independence would be realized one day. **How did Saskatchewan's premier respond to Elon Musk?** Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe responded to Elon Musk's suggestion with the single word 'No.' This was a public dismissal of the tech mogul's call for the province to separate from Canada. **Did any right-rated outlets cover this story?** No right-rated outlets covered this story. The reports analysed came from left and centre-rated publications, as well as unrated digests. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/scott-moe-says-no-to-elon-musks-separation-suggestion. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Scott Moe says 'No' to Elon Musk's separation suggestion", https://mediabias.news/politics/scott-moe-says-no-to-elon-musks-separation-suggestion