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Reaction to the U.S. slapping tariffs on Canadian products going south of the border has been swift from several farm groups. On Tuesday, the wide-ranging 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods and a 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy took effect, so did Canada’s retaliatory 25 per cent tariff on $30 billion […]

Todd Lewis’ career path has now taken him to the Canadian Senate. Lewis, currently the First Vice-President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and former President of the Agricultural Producers’ Association of Saskatchewan, was one of three new Senate appointees. He spoke to 620 CKRM Ag News Director Ryan Young about the process leading up […]

First Vice-President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) Todd Lewis has been appointed to the Canadian Senate by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Lewis, who farms south of Regina, is also a long-time Councillor in the R.M. of Lajord and was formerly the President of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS). In an interview […]

REGINA—The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is expressing concern over the proposed changes to capital gains tax regulations and calling for a pause on them. With parliament’s recent prorogation, many people are left wondering how the proposed changes to capital gains tax rules are allowed to continue. While the changes are left in limbo, […]

On the first SaskAgToday.com Roundtable of December with Chief Agricultural Editor of SaskAgToday.com Kevin Hursh, 620 CKRM AgriNews Director Ryan Young, and GX94 Agriculture Director Doug Falconer: -The Provincial Auditor’s report noted shortfalls in how the Saskatchewan Farmland Security Board reviews land transactions and deals with the issue of foreign ownership of farmland. The Provincial […]

Members of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) elected a new president during this week’s Annual General Meeting at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. Bill Prybylski, who farms west of Yorkton and was the Vice-President of APAS for six years, takes over from Ian Boxall, who decided not to seek another term. Joining […]

REGINA – Opposition Leader Carla Beck attended the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) event in Regina on Tuesday to make her message clear that she wants to protect the agriculture sector. When speaking to reporters, Beck acknowledged “the vital role that agriculture plays in our province to our economy when it comes to jobs, […]

The Federal Labour Minister stepping in to end the disputes at BC Ports and the Port of Montreal is welcomed by the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) and other groups. On Tuesday, Steven MacKinnon announced he ordered the Canada Industrial Relations Board to ensure operations at the ports resume and to assist both sides […]

November 7, 1885, a historic day in Canada’s economic development with the momentous completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), marked by the driving of the last spike. This pivotal event not only symbolized the physical unification of the country but also ignited a tradition of profitable railways lobbying for governmental support that has persisted […]

The leaders of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), and the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) weighed in on Monday night’s election outcome of the SaskParty earning its fifth straight majority government, as well as the NDP gaining additional seats. Plus, the Chief Agricultural Editor of SaskAgToday.com Kevin Hursh […]