OpEd - The Great Train Robbery 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 for…

April 23, 2024 (REGINA, SK) — The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) acknowledges the Competition Bureau's recent findings regarding the proposed merger between agricultural giants Bunge and Viterra. The Bureau's report validates APAS's longstanding concerns, spotlighting significant risks to Canadian farmers that could result from reduced competition and…

APAS Warns Against Trade Consequences of Bill C-282 REGINA, SK — The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) today expressed its concerns about the risks posed by Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), to the broader agricultural community, despite its ongoing support for supply-managed commodities.…

April 2, 2024 (Regina, SK) – On April 1, a 23 per cent increase in the carbon tax occurred, raising from $65 per tonne of CO2e to $80 per tonne of CO2e. This raises concerns within the agricultural community, particularly in regions like Saskatchewan, that are heavily reliant on export markets and facing unique challenges such as weather severity and long distances for market access. The…

   Link to APAS 2024 Election Priorities       Election 2024 - APAS Outlines Policy Priorities to Secure Saskatchewan’s Agricultural Future Regina, SK – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) today unveiled its key policy priorities for the October 28, 2024, Saskatchewan election, focusing on program enhancements, business…

March 21, 2024 (Regina, SK) - Following the unveiling of Saskatchewan's 2024-25 Budget, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) acknowledges the substantial investment in the agriculture sector while underscoring the critical need for proactive measures for drought preparedness and collaborative efforts among stakeholders. “APAS welcomes the $570.6 million…

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…

March 6, 2024 (Regina, SK) - With many regions of Saskatchewan's agricultural sector facing mounting challenges from drought, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is calling for the establishment of a Provincial Drought Preparedness Committee. In a letter addressed to Minister Marit, APAS president Ian Boxall underscored the critical need for proactive measures to…