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Former Saskatchewan farm leader appointed to Senate
Todd Lewis served as president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan for five years until 2022

Biosecurity bill C-275 amended in Senate

Senators told biosecurity bill C-275 is really about trespassing

Biosecurity bill draws questions from Senate ag committee
Some senators said the bill should cover everyone who enters a livestock operation because anyone can pose a biosecurity threat

Soil should be a strategic national asset: Senate committee
The two-year study of Canada’s soils is now complete and recognizes that while conservation efforts over recent decades have been tremendous there is still more to be done

Carbon Alliance worries bill could add red tape, cost to farm lending
Private members bill proposes to add climate accountability strings to financial sector

Robinson named to Senate
Former CFA president brings agricultural and business acumen to Canada’s upper house

Senate tables second amendment for Bill C-234
A question of privilege over bullying has been sent to the Senate's ethics committee

Senate speaker rules members bullied other senators over Bill C-234
Senators threatened retaliation if colleagues didn't "give way", attempted to constrain them in their duties, says speaker

Senate votes to amend Bill C-234
Once the bill has been read a third time, it will be returned to the House of Commons for further debate