The Wheat Growers Association extends a welcome to the Hon. Steven MacKinnon as the new Minister of Labour.
The Association emphasizes the urgent need to address the potential national rail strike that threatens to disrupt the upcoming harvest season.
“We hope that the new Minister understands that farmers depend on grain movement at harvest to get paid at delivery which helps offset harvest costs and inputs for the year. The complacency of the federal government on this file is putting farmer’s financial viability at risk,” stated Daryl Fransoo, Saskatchewan Director.