Registry of Lobbyists

Monthly Communication Report

378934-620939

Registrant name: Randy Aumack
Client: Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
Associated registration: 958966-378934-4
Communication date: 2024-10-24
Posted date: 2024-11-12

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication: Robert Black, Senator
Senate of Canada

Kimberly Roper, Director of Parliamentary Affairs
Senate of Canada
 
List of Details
Subject matter Detail
Environment, Taxation and Finance Bill C-234: An Act to amend Greenhouse Gas and Pollution Pricing Act – remove carbon tax from grain drying and barn heating.
Agriculture, Economic Development, International Trade Bill C-282: An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management) – SARM advocates for a balanced approach that supports supply-managed sectors while protecting the interests of all agricultural producers and rural communities.
Agriculture, Health, Transportation Bill C-293: An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness – ensure this Bill addresses undermining of the agricultural sector’s viability and supply chain disruptions.
Natural Resources Bill C-317: An Act to establish a national strategy respecting flood and drought forecasting – advocate for drought resilience as a vital component of the national strategy for flood and drought forecasting and collaboration with local stakeholders.
Taxation and Finance Capital Gains Inclusion Rate - The number of farms could dwindle and plans for succession may be hindered by the introduction of this new tax policy change. Also it could negatively affect the unemployment rates in this country and scare away future investors and entrepreneurs.
Industry, Taxation and Finance Carbon tax; impact of carbon tax on Saskatchewan’s agricultural producers and municipalities.
Industry, Taxation and Finance Carbon Tax/Offset – Requesting Canada follow the EU and remove carbon tax from natural gas bill. Carbon credits would help balance between environmental protection and economic growth. SARM participating in development of provincial offset program that is meaningful for agriculture producers and equivalent to a federal program.
Agriculture Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine
Agriculture, Climate, Infrastructure Food Security – the importance of enhancing agricultural infrastructure, mitigating food inflation and rising fuel costs, ensuring fertilizer availability and recognition for sustainable farming practices.
International Trade International trade with respect to Canola exports
 

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