REGINA, SK – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and members of the newly announced federal Cabinet as they embark on their mandate to strengthen the Canadian economy. APAS is particularly pleased to welcome the Honourable Heath MacDonald as Canada’s new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and is eager to work…

REGINA, SK – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) extends its congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and his team, on forming the next federal government. APAS notes Mr. Carney's stated intention to "deliver for all Canadians" following the election results. As an advocate for agricultural producers in Saskatchewan, APAS is eager to work…

REGINA, SK – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) today celebrates the positive steps taken by CN and CPKC to eliminate their rail carbon tax surcharges, effective April 1, 2025, for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and New Brunswick. This development follows the federal government’s elimination of the consumer carbon tax (fuel levy), a move…

REGINA, SK – March 28, 2025 – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) today expressed its strong support for the federal government’s decision to eliminate the consumer carbon tax (fuel levy), effective April 1, 2025. This policy change, announced following the signing of a ministerial directive on March 14, is a significant victory for Saskatchewan farmers…

REGINA, SK – In a pivotal move ahead of the 2025 federal election, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has announced a strategic agenda aimed at rejuvenating Canada's agricultural landscape. The agenda, titled "Unleashing Agriculture for Canada’s Growth," articulates a set of priorities designed to solidify the future prosperity and resilience of…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Prospect of Unprecedented Railway Strike Threatens Farmers   July 15, 2024 (Regina, SK) — As the 2024 harvest season approaches, optimism is overshadowed by the severe risk of a dual strike at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National (CN). The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) urgently calls for immediate action by…

Saskatchewan Farm Groups Unite for Ag Summit Regina, SK – With the imposition of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, eight Saskatchewan farm groups are joining forces to host a Saskatchewan Ag Summit in Saskatoon on March 27, 2025. This collaborative event will bring together producers, industry experts, and stakeholders to focus on critical issues facing the province's agricultural sector,…

June 12, 2024 [Regina, SK] – Farmers are getting less while consumers are paying more. This is the key finding of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan’s 2024 Farmers and Food Prices report. This year’s update highlights a concerning trend: farmers are receiving lower prices for their commodities at the same time as consumers are shelling out for higher prices…