PolitiKit

Trade Agreements: Internal and international trade agreements are vital to global food security and the Canadian economy. Trading market stability needs to be forefront for the long term sustainability for agricultural producers.

Trade and tariffs: With regards to the impact that tariffs are having on Saskatchewan agricultural producers and the importance of trade export markets for the agriculture industry with emphasis on agricultural commodities and agri-value products.

Trade Agreements: Internal and international trade agreements are vital to global food security and the Canadian economy. Trading market stability needs to be forefront for the long term sustainability for agricultural producers.

Energy Infrastructure: Energy corridors are needed to accommodate pipelines, transmission lines and rail/port connections.

Energy- policies and programs are needed for renewable energy infrastructure’s end-of-life management and recycling.

Energy – Nuclear energy regulatory process needs to be streamlined and efficient to have a stable faster supply of Canadian-made clean energy.

Critical Minerals - The importance to rural economic development, future energy needs, the economy and agricultural producers in Saskatchewan as well the importance to the Canadian economy and to global food security.

Port Infrastructure and the need to improve capacity and efficiency at ports to help move agricultural products to international markets.

Transportation policy and regulation with regard to agricultural commodities and agri-value business products.

Trade and tariffs: With regards to the impact that tariffs are having on Saskatchewan agricultural producers and the importance of trade markets for the agriculture industry and rural Saskatchewan with emphasis on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash.

Energy Infrastructure- pipelines are needed across this entire country to help alleviate transport of energy products off of road infrastructure and railways.

Agriculture-advocating on policies with regards to research and technology that drives innovation, maximizing productivity, and/or ensuring the sustainability of food systems.

RCMP: More presence is needed in rural Saskatchewan to help prevent rural crime.

Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

Business Risk Management Programs: Ensure program design and delivery effectively meet the needs of both new and established agricultural producers, with supports that reduce operational risk and assist the long-term stability of agriculture producers.

AgriStability - ensuring that it serves the needs of agricultural producers and offering suggestion for improvements to this program.

Agriculture-advocating on policies with regards to research and technology that drives innovation, maximizing productivity, and/or ensuring the sustainability of food systems.

Bill S-238: An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts – climate-aligned financial reporting will be a cost burden for agricultural producers, local municipal governments and small businesses in rural Saskatchewan.

Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

Trade Agreements: Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, (CETA) and Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), our request is to better international trade for agriculture producers.

Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

Pesticide regulations: strongly support maintaining a science based and evidence based approach to pesticide management. The regulation of pesticides needs to consider the importance of food security.

Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

Agriculture-advocating on policies with regards to research and technology that drives innovation, maximizing productivity, and/or ensuring the sustainability of food systems.

Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

Agriculture: Business Risk Management Program suite under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. In particular requesting changes that will enhance support for producers when and where they need it most.

Agriculture-advocating on policies with regards to research and technology that drives innovation, maximizing productivity, and/or ensuring the sustainability of food systems.

Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

Pesticide regulations: strongly support maintaining a science based and evidence based approach to pesticide management. The regulation of pesticides needs to consider the importance of food security.

AgriStability - ensuring that it serves the needs of agricultural producers and offering suggestion for improvements to this program.

Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

Bill S-230: An Act respecting the development of a natural strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement. The importance of working with municipal governments when determining a national strategy.

Railway/supply chain concerns especially around being able to move the crop from harvest to ports. Declare railways as an essential service.

Ag Labour- Focus on timeliness and efficiency of immigration applications and reduce barriers so employers can access readily available employees. Federal government to constantly evaluate its processes and the requirements for newcomers to get proper permits to enter the Canadian workforce.

Ag Labour - Provide agricultural operations with the eligibility to apply for the Class 1A licensing for their employees through a grant funding program. In addition, provide grants for agricultural operations to use on employees to enhance agricultural skills training necessary for the job.

Trade and tariffs: With regards to the impact that tariffs are having on Saskatchewan agricultural producers and the importance of trade markets for the agriculture industry and rural Saskatchewan with emphasis on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash.

Agriculture: Business Risk Management Program suite under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. In particular requesting changes that will enhance support for producers when and where they need it most.

Railway/supply chain concerns especially around being able to move the crop from harvest to ports. Declare railways as an essential service.

Energy- Reliable source options and the importance of affordable access for rural Saskatchewan and the need for providing incentives for agricultural operations to adopt emission-reducing practices.

Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

Agriculture: Business Risk Management Program suite under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. In particular requesting changes that will enhance support for producers when and where they need it most.

Energy Infrastructure- pipelines are needed across this entire country to help alleviate transport of energy products off of road infrastructure and railways.

Energy- Reliable source options and the importance of affordable access for rural Saskatchewan and the need for providing incentives for agricultural operations to adopt emission-reducing practices.

Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

Railway/supply chain concerns especially around being able to move the crop from harvest to ports. Declare railways as an essential service.

Enhancements to the Criminal Code in which decisions are made regarding bail: review penalties for repeat offenders.

Critical Minerals - The importance to rural economic development, future energy needs, the economy and agricultural producers in Saskatchewan as well the importance to the Canadian economy and to global food security.

Agriculture: Business Risk Management Program suite under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. In particular requesting changes that will enhance support for producers when and where they need it most.

AgriStability - ensuring that it serves the needs of agricultural producers and offering suggestion for improvements to this program.

Trade and tariffs: With regards to the impact that tariffs are having on Saskatchewan agricultural producers and the importance of trade markets for the agriculture industry and rural Saskatchewan with emphasis on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash.

Railway/supply chain concerns especially around being able to move the crop from harvest to ports. Declare railways as an essential service.

Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

Trade and tariffs: With regards to the impact that tariffs are having on Saskatchewan agricultural producers and the importance of trade markets for the agriculture industry and rural Saskatchewan with emphasis on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash.

Food Security – the importance of enhancing agricultural infrastructure, mitigating food inflation and rising fuel costs, ensuring fertilizer availability and recognition for sustainable farming practices.

Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

Infrastructure: The importance of dedicated funding for rural municipal infrastructure projects to Canada's economy.

RCMP costs - rising policing costs, rural crime and the number of calls contributes to increased financial burdens for rural municipalities and RCMP staffing needs.

Railway/supply chain concerns especially around being able to move the crop from harvest to ports. Declare railways as an essential service.

Enhancements to the Criminal Code in which decisions are made regarding bail: review penalties for repeat offenders.

Firearms: Participating in consultations on reducing rural crime and policy consultations to acts, regulations and programs relative to the possession, acquisition of firearms and disposal of firearms.

Agriculture: Business Risk Management Program suite under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. In particular requesting changes that will enhance support for producers when and where they need it most.

Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

Infrastructure Funding: Ensure that eligibility criteria and thresholds enable rural municipalities to access infrastructure funding, while also maintaining consistent funding programs that account for inflation and meet ongoing rural needs.

Trade and tariffs: With regards to the impact that tariffs are having on Saskatchewan agricultural producers and the importance of trade markets for the agriculture industry and rural Saskatchewan with emphasis on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash.

Agriculture: Business Risk Management Program suite under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. In particular requesting changes that will enhance support for producers when and where they need it most.

Broadband and cellular coverage - Requesting government investment to enhance services in rural Saskatchewan.

Infrastructure: The importance of dedicated funding for rural municipal infrastructure projects to Canada's economy.

Energy Infrastructure- pipelines are needed across this entire country to help alleviate transport of energy products off of road infrastructure and railways.

Water Infrastructure – the need for funding to develop and enhance water storage, conservation and distribution infrastructure for potable and non-potable water.

Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

Infrastructure Funding: Ensure that eligibility criteria and thresholds enable rural municipalities to access infrastructure funding, while also maintaining consistent funding programs that account for inflation and meet ongoing rural needs.