Monthly Communication Report

Registrant name:	Blair Cummins
Client:	Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
Associated registration:	957642-377561-6
Communication date:	2024-10-23
Posted date:	2024-11-12

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Paul MacKinnon, President Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Matthew Mann, Chief of Staff Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Hilary Peirce, Director of Policy Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
List of Details Subject matter Detail Agriculture, Health Animal Health as it relates to the Bovine TB testing process and compensation to the livestock owner. Enhancements in the process are needed especially around communication and transparency to all stakeholders. Industry Carbon tax; impact of carbon tax on Saskatchewan’s agricultural producers and municipalities. International Trade International trade with respect to Canola exports Transportation Railway/supply chain concerns especially around being able to move the crop from harvest to ports. Declare railways as an essential service.