Policy Overview
SaskOilseeds advocates on farmers’ behalf to government at the municipal, provincial and national levels. We share research and grower opinions with parliamentarians, legislators and government officials, so that policy and regulations are data driven and backed by sound science. These actions protect market access and drive market expansion.
Explore our News Archive for insight into what SaskOilseeds policy efforts are currently focused on.
Advocacy Partners
By working collaboratively with partners in the agriculture industry, we can have a stronger voice to impact change for farmers. Our three national partners all have offices located in Ottawa that prioritize strong relationships with government.
Latest News
Farmers Want Stable Canola Demand – Domestic Biofuels Market is Key
March 2026 Advocacy Update Trade Wins & the Need for Market Diversification: Lessons from the Canola Tariff Breakthrough After months […]
Saskatchewan Canola Industry Statement on Canada-China Trade Deal
Saskatchewan farmers are relieved to hear that China will reduce tariffs on Canadian canola seed by March 1, 2026, following […]
Canadian agri-food leaders in Washington to champion North American competitiveness ahead of USMCA review
Nov. 17, 2025 (Ottawa, ON; Washington, D.C.) – Canada’s leading agri-food exporters are in Washington, D.C., this week, meeting with […]
Advocacy Resources
The opportunity for biofuels in the future of the canola industry – RealAg Radio, Apr 29, 2026
Listen to our April 29th sponsored RealAgriculture radio show where host Shaun Haney and four guests representing SaskOilseeds, Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, American Soybean Association & Bunge unpack the opportunity for biofuels in the Canadian canola industry.
Strengthening grain market transparency: A webinar replay
Webinar recording hosted by Shaun Haney, featuring Mark Hemmes, Marlene Boersch, Jermey Welter & Jim McCormick, discussing grain export transparency, how a sales reporting program would work & the barriers to adoption.
Sask Crops Lobby Day Reception 2025
Connections are a critical component of SaskOilseeds’ work! Having important conversations amongst government, producers, policy makers and other decision-makers is how Saskatchewan canola farmer voices get heard. SaskOilseeds joined SaskBarley, Prairie Oat Growers, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and Sask Wheat at Sask Crops Lobby Day to discuss priorities with government officials at the provincial Legislature building.