Nov. 7, 1885, was an historic day in Canada’s economic development with the momentous completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway, 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 […] Read more
Stories by Ian Boxall
Bunge-Viterra merger concerns remain
In a recent op-ed, Gregory Heckman, chief executive officer of Bunge, defended the proposed merger between Bunge and Viterra, arguing that the combination would mean investment and growth for Canadian agriculture, particularly in Saskatchewan. While the optimism from a corporate standpoint is expected, given that they are working to maximize profitability for shareholders, there are […] Read more
Grain contract issue far from ‘settled’
Grain contracts are in the media again, and with many areas in Saskatchewan experiencing drought conditions, there is concern that many farmers will suffer a repeat of 2021, highlighting a longstanding problem with contracts. For many Saskatchewan grain farmers, this isn’t news. Over the past few years, farmers have been raising concerns around the lack […] Read more
Livestock needs better disaster help
Saskatchewan’s agricultural producers have been through a tough couple years, especially our livestock producers. Extreme drought across Western Canada in 2021 created widespread shortages of livestock feed and water, and left pastures and hay land in poor condition for the upcoming year. In 2021, provincial and federal governments stepped up with AgriRecovery support to help […] Read more
