Saskatchewan NDP Leader Addresses Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan
REGINA – Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck told agricultural producers in a speech Tuesday that the threat of 25 per cent tariffs from the incoming United States Government “requires all hands on deck.”
“These tariffs have the potential to bring financial ruin to so many,” Beck told those gathered at the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) Annual General Meeting. “We’re talking about job losses, the loss of livelihoods and increased costs passed down to consumers.
“These tariffs cannot come to pass. Full stop. We need a Team Canada approach.”
Saskatchewan exported $27-billion worth of goods to the U.S. in 2023 alone. Beck said the tariffs, if implemented, would hammer the agricultural industry on both sides of the border.
“We need adults in the room who will make it clear what is at stake for producers, for the Canadian and U.S. economies and for consumers,” she said. “This can’t be about politics or self-serving interests. It’s about our future and a united response is required.”
Beck said there was a need for all levels of government to engage with representative groups in Canada and the U.S. and make it clear exactly what is at stake for the provincial economy, the national economy and the international economy.
“I will make a commitment to you that we will work tirelessly to advance your interests no matter which side of the House we sit on and no matter who is across the table from us,” Beck said. “Working collaboratively, we will advance our common interests and fight what doesn’t make sense for Saskatchewan.”
Beck was invited to address APAS after appointing herself the Saskatchewan NDP Shadow Minister for Agriculture & Rural Affairs.
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My thoughts are with the 117 workers and their families who will be impacted by this decision.
These are families being thrown into financial anxiety, because of the total mismanagement of Saskatchewan's forestry industry by Scott Moe and the Sask. Party.
From refusing to assist the forest sector when it comes to Donald Trump's tariffs, to allowing disease, insects, and wildfires to devastate forests and destroy investment, it’s clear that Scott Moe and the Sask. Party don't view our forests as assets worth managing.
Our team has made a number of calls to support the forest sector, including allowing dues free salvage of the burned areas to aid reforestation, to focusing on replanting to show a commitment to growth.
Carla Beck’s team has listened to the industry and community stakeholders for the forest sector, and are working to support them to protect the good jobs and communities that rely on them.
The Sask. Party has failed the forest sector, workers and communities for nearly two decades, and now 117 workers in Prince Albert are facing the consequences.
It’s time for change.
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