Improving Scrap Tire Stewardship in Saskatchewan

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Questions continue to surface around the short-sighted decisions taken by Tire Stewardship Saskatchewan (TSS) to regulate a once “free market” for tire processing in Saskatchewan and undermine the operation of Saskatoon-based processor, Shercom Industries. Decisions taken by TSS forced the closure of Shercom’s processing facilities by redirecting the supply of recyclable tires to make way for an American processor eager to set up operations in Moose Jaw.

To their good credit, Premier Moe and former Minister Skoropad responded to our initial concerns and enlisted a formal review of the TSS procurement process that led to these decisions.

However, we are convinced that there are wider issues with the current structure, mandate and direction of TSS that need to be addressed. We believe that there continues to be a lack of accountability and meaningful oversight over the decisions and actions taken by this agency which has failed to steward the industry in the best interests of Saskatchewan’s environment and economy.

The Chamber has put forth suggestions to remedy the current situation, and safeguard Saskatchewan’s environment and economy.

Click here to read the letter.