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2020

APAS launches Rural Connectivity Task Force
September 22, 2020
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APAS releases election priorities for the agricultural sector
September 17, 2020
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Rural residents dissatisfied with internet service
June 19, 2020
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APAS to address House of Commons Agriculture Committee
June 11, 2020
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Rotating picket lines at Co-op cardlocks threaten to delay spring seeding
May 8, 2020
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APAS response to federal government announcement of COVID-19 support for agriculture
May 5, 2020
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APAS survey shows unharvested acres, COVID-19-related disruptions, and poor internet
April 14, 2020
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APAS releases COVID-19 survey results (April 6 2020)
April 6, 2020
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APAS launches COVID-19 farm survey
March 30, 2020
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APAS welcomes government investment in FCC during COVID-19 crisis
March 23, 2020
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Canadian agriculture crucial during COVID-19 crisis
March 18, 2020
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APAS cancels Policy Conference over concerns about COVID-19
March 12, 2020
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APAS President meets with Chinese Ambassador

February 24, 2020
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APAS Carbon Costing Update
February 3, 2020
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2019

APAS re-elects President at 2019 AGM, calls for rebate of carbon tax
December 6, 2019
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APAS welcomes a tentative settlement of the CN labour dispute and calls for an updated winter shipping plan.
November 26, 2019
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Release: Federal Cabinet and Carbon Tax
November 20, 2019
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APAS expresses serious concerns about CN labour situation
November 19, 2019
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APAS selects applications for 2019-20 Youth Leadership and Mentorship program
November 8, 2019
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Prairie farm groups release seed royalty survey results
October 23, 2019
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APAS releases 2019 federal election proposals
September 10, 2019
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Last push for online producer survey on seed royalties
September 6, 2019
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Farm groups launch online producer survey on seed royalties
July 15, 2019
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APAS calls on government to respond to drought
June 12, 2019
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APAS pleased with passage of updated civil trespass legislation
May 9, 2019
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APAS statement re: Saskatchewan Court of Appeal reference case decision on carbon pricing
May 3, 2019
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Farmers cannot wait any longer for action on canola exports to China
April 25, 2019
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APAS meeting to discuss impacts of carbon pricing and potential for agricultural carbon management, renewable energy
April 2, 2019
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APAS proposes potential response to Canola export restrictions
March 28, 2019
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APAS expresses grave concern over Canola exports to China
March 22, 2019
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APAS pleased with 2019 Provincial Budget, but cautions the future need for Business Risk Management program enhancements
March 20, 2019
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2019 Federal budget a mixed-bag for Prairie Agriculture
March 19, 2019
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APAS supports Provincial Funding for Saskatchewan Conservation and Development Association

March 13, 2019
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APAS offers members disability insurance
March 11, 2019
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APAS calls for immediate action on how farm fuel is taxed
March 5, 2019
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APAS welcomes new federal Ag Minister
March 1, 2019
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Regulation of commerce in Saskatchewan is the sole jurisdiction of the provincial government
February 13, 2019
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APAS welcomes third expansion of Livestock Tax Deferral eligibility, calls for program improvements
January 31, 2019
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2018

APAS granted intervenor status
December 10, 2018
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APAS re-elects President at 2018 AGM
November 30, 2018
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APAS applies for intervenor status in Carbon Tax court case
November 27, 2018
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APAS welcomes passage of CPTPP
October 26, 2018
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APAS: Federal carbon rebate announcement ignores the reality of Saskatchewan Agriculture
October 23, 2018
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APAS reacts to Federal Livestock Tax Deferral announcement
September 14, 2018
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Sask Agriculture Associations Join Forces on Strychnine Re-evaluation
September 11, 2018
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APAS calling for relief for livestock producers affected by feed shortage
August 15, 2018
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APAS supports Canadian Grain Commission use of surplus funds for Harvest Sample Program testing
August 1, 2018
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APAS pleased with Churchill railway deal, calls for re-opening of CN Tisdale rail subdivision
June 11, 2018
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APAS pleased with passage of Bill C-49
May 23, 2018
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APAS asks Senate ag committee to reconsider carbon tax
May 8, 2018
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APAS commends federal Transport Minister Garneau for including Senate amendments to Bill C-49
April 27, 2018
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Farms groups ask MPs to pass Bill C-49 as amended
April 26, 2018
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APAS supports reference to Saskatchewan Court of Appeal on carbon tax
April 25, 2018
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APAS President calls for railways to pay demurrage costs for grain shipment delays
March 28, 2018
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Producers need action on delayed legislation to get stalled grain moving
March 8, 2018
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APAS calls for Transportation Bill C-49 to be passed
February 15, 2018
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2017

FarmLead partners with APAS Youth Leadership program
December 20, 2017
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APAS re-elects President
December 4, 2017
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APAS endorses Saskatchewan Climate Change Strategy
December 4, 2017
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APAS pleased with federal decision on cash ticket deferrals
November 7, 2017
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APAS asking for BC-level assistance for Saskatchewan producers affected by wildfires
November 6, 2017
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APAS pleased federal government has reconsidered tax changes
October 20, 2017
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APAS tables submission opposing proposed federal tax changes
October 2, 2017
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APAS calls for moratorium on closure of producer car loading sites
August 28, 2017
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Proposed federal tax changes could impede Saskatchewan agricultural producers' ability to keep farms in the family
August 23, 2017
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APAS releases submission Federal Carbon Pricing Backstop; prepares for Carbon Summit
July 5, 2017
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Saskatchewan's ag producers take to social media to raise concerns about mental health supports and suicide rates among farmers
June 27, 2017
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APAS meeting in Moose Jaw to discuss recommendations to federal government on Carbon Pricing
June 19, 2017
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Province adopts APAS recommendations for Provincial Pastures Program
June 1, 2017
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Saskatchewan coalition asks for legislation to be in place for 2017 crop
May 18, 2017
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APAS calls for producer focus in addressing CGC accumulated surplus
May 2, 2017
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Prime Minister Trudeau meets with APAS on Saskatchewan farm tour
April 27, 2017
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Grain transportation changes must benefit producers: Saskatchewan coalition
April 11, 2017
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APAS President Todd Lewis responds to 2017 provincial budget
March 31, 2017
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APAS welcomes new Commissioners to CGC
February 2, 2017
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2016

Todd Lewis elected President of APAS for 2017
December 1, 2016
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New federal transportation strategy headed in right direction
November 3, 2016
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APAS opposes imposition of carbon tax on agriculture
October 4, 2016
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APAS launches Saskatchewan Farmers' Voice
September 29, 2016
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APAS calls for consultation with Federal Transport Minister on CTA review
August 18, 2016
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Railways, grain industry need to be prepared for potential large crop: APAS President
June 21, 2016
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Extension of Bill C-30
June 16, 2016
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APAS recognizes provincial investment in agriculture
June 2, 2016
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APAS releases results of survey on government business risk management programs
April 20, 2016
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APAS releases provincial election policy document Why Ag Matters
March 16, 2016
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APAS, Western Producer to host Why Ag Matters Provincial Election Dialogue
March 9, 2016
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CTA report recommendations would be devastating for Sask grain producers
March 3, 2016
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APAS President calls for immediate railway costing review
February 26, 2016
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APAS and young farm leaders attend CFA
February 16, 2016
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APAS launches Business Risk Management survey
January 19, 2016
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2015

Norm Hall re-elected President of APAS for 2016
December 4, 2015
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Agriculture needs your voice and vote
October 5, 2015
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Op Ed: Where is ag platform in election?
August 27, 2015
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APAS looks to future opportunities for agriculture
July 6, 2015
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SK farm coalition to host 2015 Farmers Forum on Grain Transportation
June 30, 2015
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APAS calls for early action for livestock producers
June 15, 2015
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SK farm group brings western Canadian grain farms concerns to Parliament Hill
April 28, 2015
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APAS views railways performance as inadequate
March 30, 2015
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APAS supports 2015 provincial agriculture budget
March 18, 2015
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New report underscores need for railway costing review
March 10, 2015
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APAS concerned about 2015 Crop Insurance changes
February 26, 2015
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APAS hosts young farm leaders at CFA
February 18, 2015
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APAS applauds both parties for ending strike
February 17, 2015
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APAS calls for new approach to PFRA pasture transition
February 10, 2015
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