SARM Goes To The Hill
Rural Saskatchewan is the backbone of Canada’s agricultural economy. Its farmers feed the world. Its roads and highways move billions of dollars in goods. And its communities keep the province running.
But behind that economic engine are growing challenges — from rural crime and rising fuel costs to aging transportation infrastructure, unreliable broadband, and the future of Canadian agriculture.
Last week, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities took those concerns straight to Ottawa. SARM’s board met with federal ministers, parliamentarians, senators, and senior officials, making the case that rural Saskatchewan needs more than promises. It needs investment, effective policies, and results.
At the centre of that effort is SARM President Bill Huber, who says rural communities cannot shoulder these responsibilities alone.
The questions are significant. Will federal bail and sentencing reforms make a difference in communities where police response times can be measured in hours? Can Ottawa help producers compete in an increasingly uncertain global marketplace? And as artificial intelligence begins to reshape agriculture and healthcare, will rural Saskatchewan have the broadband and infrastructure needed to keep pace?
The delegation even had an unexpected opportunity to speak with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Parliament Hill.
So, what did SARM take to Ottawa — and what, if anything, did it bring home?
On this episode of Municipal Affairs, we sit down with SARM President Bill Huber to discuss the priorities, the conversations, and what comes next for rural Saskatchewan.
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