Presenting Petition (24 March 2025)

From Hansard (24 March 2025) (Page 7)

 

Removal of Tariffs on Agricultural Goods

Megan Patterson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am happy to present this petition. We, the undersigned residents of the province of Saskatchewan, wish to bring to your attention the following: that the province of Saskatchewan exported over 4.3 billion in goods to China in 2024; nearly 1 billion of these exports are in canola products; further, the devastating 100 per cent tariff on Canadian-produced canola, pork, and peas by China will have a disproportionate effect on Saskatchewan producers and our province’s economy. These new tariffs are anticipated to begin on March 20th.

We, in the prayer that reads as follows, respectfully request that the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan take the following actions: call upon the Government of Canada to take immediate action to remove the harmful tariffs on canola, pork, and peas that are disproportionately affecting the producers and farmers of the province of Saskatchewan; call upon the federal government to immediately engage in meaningful dialogue with the representatives of the Chinese government to eliminate tariffs that harm Saskatchewan producers.

I do so submit.

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