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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…

April 29, 2024 (Saskatoon SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), Alberta Grains, SaskBarley and Sask Wheat are raising serious concerns about the proposed merger between Bunge and Viterra and the resulting economic losses for producers. A recent study on the potential effects of the proposed merger on the grain sector in Western Canada by Dr. Richard Gray,…

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 – Following the Canadian Government's announcement on March 22, 2025, offering increased AgriStability support to farmers, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is urging the Saskatchewan Government for prompt action and financial aid. This comes in response to China's tariffs on canola oil, canola meal, and peas, which threaten Saskatchewan…

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,…