2019 Federal budget a mixed-bag for Prairie Agriculture: APAS

Mar 20, 2019

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is describing the 2019 Federal budget as a mixed bag, with both negative and positive elements.

“It appears that the government has listened to our concerns and will provide a solution
to the Cardlock situation before the April 1st implementation of the Carbon Tax,” APAS
President Todd Lewis said, but added that APAS still needs to clarify the process for
producers.

“We would have liked to see some recognition of the long-term financial impacts of the
Carbon Tax on agricultural producers,” Lewis said. Lewis recognized more positive aspects of the 2019 Budget; including programs to expand rural high-speed internet service, infrastructure funding eligibility for short line railways, and funding for a study on land and water resources on the Prairie Provinces. “We look forward to seeing more details on these programs as they roll out and are hoping that funding for high-speed connectivity is available for Saskatchewan rural communities.”

Source : APAS

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