David Marit moves to the highways portfolio
Saskatchewan’s ag sector has a new voice in the legislature.
On Nov. 7, Premier Scott Moe appointed Daryl Harrison, the MLA for Cannington, as the new minister of agriculture.
He replaces David Marit, who served as ag minister for 2018.
Marit will remain in the provincial cabinet, moving to the highways, SaskBuilds and procurement portfolio.
Harrison isn’t a stranger to agriculture.
He has a 160-head cow-calf operation near Alida, Sask.; he is a former director with the Saskatchewan Stock Grower’s Association, and previously served as the legislative secretary for value added agriculture and livestock engagement.
The new minister is ready to meet with people in Sask. agriculture.
“There’s always lots to learn, and there are some great stakeholder groups, great producers across the province,” he told SaskToday.
Industry groups and reps welcomed Minister Harrison to the fold and are ready to get to work.
“APAS looks forward to working in partnership with Minister Harrison to continue building farm and ranch family success. Let's shape the future of agriculture,” the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan said on X.
Minister Harrison is a “top notch guy who has a passion to further our industry and our province,” Daryl Fransoo, a Sask. farmer and chair of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, said online. “We are excited to work with him!”
Premier Moe’s full list of cabinet appointments can be found here.
On Nov. 13, Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck announced the shadow cabinet that will hold the government accountable.
Beck will be the shadow minister of agriculture and rural affairs.
Trent Wotherspoon will serve as shadow minister of finance, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation and the deputy shadow minister of agriculture.
The full shadow cabinet can be found here.