PolitiKit

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Transportation policy and regulation with regard to grain, grain products and products for agriculture generally.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Rural Healthcare- funding for increase recruitment and retention of healthcare workers in remote rural areas of Saskatchewan

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Rural Crime: ensuring rural Saskatchewan is represented in discussions on public safety.

RCMP: more presence in rural Saskatchewan. Preventing rural crime.

Broadband - SARM's key focus is to assist with addressing long-standing issues affecting broadband connectivity; and, advise and direct actions leading to a shared strategy, investment, and vision.

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

Mental Health – the need for the building of more treatment centers for mental health issues and treatment for addictions. The importance of funding for mental health support for youth and accessibility for help options for youth.

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

Rural Healthcare- funding for increase recruitment and retention of healthcare workers in remote rural areas of Saskatchewan

Volunteer Emergency Responders funding - Volunteer emergency responders have very little source revenue. The establishment of a fund or grant will help provide the financial resources they need to continue providing essential services and to update equipment to appropriate safety standards.

Animal Health as it relates to the Bovine TB testing process and compensation to the livestock owner. Enhancements in the process are needed especially around communication and transparency to all stakeholders.

Firearms: Participating in consultations on reducing violent crime; consultations on Canada's gun laws.

Carbon tax; impact of carbon tax on Saskatchewan’s agricultural producers and municipalities.

Trade Agreements; including Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) and United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), our request is to better international trade for agriculture producers.

Capital Gains Inclusion Rate - The number of farms could dwindle and plans for succession may be hindered by the introduction of this new tax policy change. Also it could negatively affect the unemployment rates in this country and scare away future investors and entrepreneurs.

Bridge and Road Funding – Supply chain impacts Canada's economy which shows the importance of maintaining strong transportation infrastructure. Rural Saskatchewan needs more funding for maintaining bridges and roads in order to carry agriculture, mining and forestry products to market.

Bill C-234: An Act to amend Greenhouse Gas and Pollution Pricing Act – remove carbon tax from grain drying and barn heating.

Landownership - concerns over regulating out-of-province landownership in regards to land use and management in ways that interest the local community. Stricter regulations on land purchases.

Infrastructure funding; ensuring eligibility requirements and thresholds allow rural municipalities to access infrastructure funding.

Canada Community Building Fund; eligibility requirements and thresholds. Requests to maintain the Fund and to reduce related administrative requirements for RMs.

Bill S-243: 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.

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

Capital Gains Inclusion Rate - The number of farms could dwindle and plans for succession may be hindered by the introduction of this new tax policy change. Also it could negatively affect the unemployment rates in this country and scare away future investors and entrepreneurs.

Infrastructure funding programs for municipalities with regard to the need for continued and increased levels of funding.

Mental Health – the need for the building of more treatment centers for mental health issues and treatment for addictions. The importance of funding for mental health support for youth and accessibility for help options for youth.

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

Animal Health as it relates to the Bovine TB testing process and compensation to the livestock owner. Enhancements in the process are needed especially around communication and transparency to all stakeholders.

Canadian Agriculture Partnership; ensuring that it serves to maintain and increase the competitiveness of the agricultural sector.

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

Carbon tax; impact of carbon tax on Saskatchewan’s agricultural producers and municipalities.

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

The Rural Municipal (RM) Tax Loss Compensation Trust Fund tied to Treaty Land Entitlement agreements continues to decrease and appears to be unsustainable without municipalities absorbing significant reduction in monies from the fund. The agreements need to be updated.

Infrastructure funding; ensuring eligibility requirements and thresholds allow rural municipalities to access infrastructure funding.

Infrastructure funding programs for municipalities with regard to the need for continued and increased levels of funding.

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

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

Capital Gains Inclusion Rate - The number of farms could dwindle and plans for succession may be hindered by the introduction of this new tax policy change. Also it could negatively affect the unemployment rates in this country and scare away future investors and entrepreneurs.

Canadian Agriculture Partnership; ensuring that it serves to maintain and increase the competitiveness of the agricultural sector.

Economic Development - relating to agriculture and agri-food sector

Bill C-293: An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness – ensure this Bill addresses undermining of the agricultural sector’s viability and supply chain disruptions.

Ag Labour – Incentivize employment and employee retention programs in rural areas of the country to aid in stabilizing much needed labourers.

Canada Community Building Fund; eligibility requirements and thresholds. Requests to maintain the Fund and to reduce related administrative requirements for RMs.

Broadband - SARM's key focus is to assist with addressing long-standing issues affecting broadband connectivity; and, advise and direct actions leading to a shared strategy, investment, and vision. The SARM Broadband Action Committee is committed to achieving broadband infrastructure parity by 2024, and exceed the CRTC standard by 2027, for all Saskatchewan residents, regardless of location.

Infrastructure funding; ensuring eligibility requirements and thresholds allow rural municipalities to access infrastructure funding.

Economic Development - SARM seeks to find ways to expand the rural workforce, explore ideas that foster innovation, be a catalyst for economic investments and provide rural municipalities with the much-needed tools to ensure that Saskatchewan can continue to support Canada's economic growth and development.

Economic Development - relating to agriculture and agri-food sector

Infrastructure funding programs for municipalities with regard to the need for continued and increased levels of funding.

Canada Community Building Fund; eligibility requirements and thresholds. Requests to maintain the Fund and to reduce related administrative requirements for RMs.

Broadband - SARM's key focus is to assist with addressing long-standing issues affecting broadband connectivity; and, advise and direct actions leading to a shared strategy, investment, and vision. The SARM Broadband Action Committee is committed to achieving broadband infrastructure parity by 2024, and exceed the CRTC standard by 2027, for all Saskatchewan residents, regardless of location.

Economic Development - SARM seeks to find ways to expand the rural workforce, explore ideas that foster innovation, be a catalyst for economic investments and provide rural municipalities with the much-needed tools to ensure that Saskatchewan can continue to support Canada's economic growth and development.