PolitiKit

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.

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

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

Water Infrastructure – the need for funding to develop and enhance water storage, conservation and distribution systems to mitigate drought conditions.

International trade: Export of agricultural products and with particular attention on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash.

Enhancements to the Criminal Code: review penalties for repeat offenders.

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.

International trade with respect to canola, wheat, durum, lentils, beef and potash exports.

Water Infrastructure – the need for funding to develop and enhance water storage, conservation and distribution systems to mitigate drought conditions.

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

Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and Clean Fuel Regulations; in regard to the impact it will have on Western Canada's agricultural producers and municipalities.

Enhancements to the Criminal Code: review penalties for repeat offenders.

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.

Water Infrastructure – the need for funding to develop and enhance water storage, conservation and distribution systems to mitigate drought conditions.

International trade with respect to canola, wheat, durum, lentils, beef and potash exports.

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

Trade Agreements; including Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, 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.

Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and Clean Fuel Regulations; in regard to the impact it will have on Western Canada's agricultural producers and municipalities.

Ensuring that the regulation of crop protection products and seed innovations are made using the best available science.

Working on rail and labour policy as it relates to the movement and export of canola and canola products.

Agricultural Trade - Support multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and policies that provide more free and open access to existing and new markets through reduced tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products. Support the modernization of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a mechanism to promote rules-based trade. Support additional government resources to help solve technical trade barriers.

Canada Transportation Act and regulations as it relates to the transportation of grain. Advocate for a fair and efficient railway transportation system that serves the needs of grain producers.

Support passage of Bill C-234, An Act to Amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, to further enable farmers' role as climate solutions providers and support competitiveness.

Canada Transportation Act and regulations as it relates to the transportation of grain. Advocate for a fair and efficient railway transportation system that serves the needs of grain producers.

Agricultural Trade - Support multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and policies that provide more free and open access to existing and new markets through reduced tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products. Support the modernization of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a mechanism to promote rules-based trade. Support additional government resources to help solve technical trade barriers.

Concern Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management) will cause negative impacts to Canada’s trade agenda.

Support passage of Bill C-234, An Act to Amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, to further enable farmers' role as climate solutions providers and support competitiveness.

Agricultural trade: multi and bi-lateral trade negotiations to maintain and expand opportunities for canola farmers through reduction in tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers. Support the modernization of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a mechanism to promote rules-based trade. Support additional government resources to help solve technical trade barriers.

Concern Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management) will cause negetive impacts to Canada’s trade agenda.

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

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 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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 unemployment rates in this country and scare away future investors and entrepreneurs.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.