Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall has appointed a cabinet delegation to deal with the grain transportation backlog.
Agriculture minister Lyle Stewart, economy minister Bill Boyd, highways and infrastructure minister Don McMorris and MLA Scott Moe, legislative secretary to Stewart, are meeting with major grain companies this week, and will continue to press the federal government to make sure grain is moving.
“This grain movement backlog is a very serious situation for the entire province and it is a high priority for our government,” said Wall in a news release. “We want every possible avenue explored to ensure our producers have the ability to market and deliver their grain in a timely manner.”
The province said if the situation doesn’t improve it will recommend potential legislative action to ensure all stakeholders are held accountable.
The delegation is also to meet with the rail companies.
The premier will speak with reporters later today to talk more about the province’s action.
