REGINA – Time is running out for people wanting to take part in the Saskatchewan farmland ownership consultations. There are only two weeks left to take part in the survey, which ends on Monday, Aug. 10.
The Saskatchewan government is holding the public consultations to determine who should be allowed to own farmland in the province.
Under current legislation, only Canadian citizens and 100 per cent Canadian-owned entities are allowed to own more than ten acres of farmland.
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Government officials said they are holding the consultations as farmland values have increased rapidly over the past few years, making it an attractive investment.
“The more people who participate, the fuller our understanding will be of public opinion regarding farmland ownership in our province,” said Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart.
“It will help ensure that we make the best decisions for the people of Saskatchewan.”
The survey results and comments will be posted online this fall and officials say once those are analyzed, decisions regarding the future of farmland ownership in Saskatchewan will be made.
So far, over 1,700 surveys have been received. Surveys can be completed online or by requesting a paper copy from the Ministry of Agriculture at 1-800-457-2377.
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