Saskatchewan’s Farm Land Security Board has changed some of its processes after a report from the provincial auditor last year raised concerns about foreign ownership.
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Saskatchewan’s Farm Land Security Board changes procedures
Board acts on provincial auditor’s recommendations to tighten up its procedures to ensure compliance with foreign ownership laws

Auditor flags farmland ownership board issues
New report recommends stronger measures, but Sask. agriculture minister says processes have already been improved
REGINA — Agriculture minister Daryl Harrison is confident there is no unauthorized foreign ownership of Saskatchewan farmland. He said processes at the Farm Land Security Board were already being improved before last week’s report from provincial auditor Tara Clemett, which recommended stronger procedures. Related story in this issue: “I don’t think they completely know,” she […] Read more
Farm Land Security Board needs to do better
Saskatchewan’s provincial auditor has identified a number of shortcomings in how the Farm Land Security Board regulates the purchase of farmland by foreign, non-eligible entities. Unfortunately, rather than embracing the auditor’s recommendations, the newly re-elected Saskatchewan Party government seems oblivious to the concerns. Related story in this issue: Let’s start with a bit of history. […] Read more

Sask. watchdog monitors farmland ownership regulations
WINNIPEG — On any given day at a coffee shop somewhere in rural Saskatchewan, it’s a safe bet that the following topics will come up in conversation — the weather, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and what’s happening with farmland in the area. Most of the time, the coffee talk around farmland is directed at two […] Read more