Todd Lewis (file photo/farmnewsNOW Staff)

By Alice McFarlane

Senate appointment

Saskatchewan farmer appointed to the Senate

Feb 10, 2025 | 3:51 PM

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of three new independent senators last week, and among them is Todd Lewis from Saskatchewan.

Lewis is a fourth-generation farmer from Gray, Sask. near Regina.

Lewis is a past president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS). In addition to his work with APAS and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), he has been a lifelong volunteer, a strong voice for his community on numerous boards and working groups, and he continues to give back through his work as a municipal councillor.

In a social media post the Canadian Federation of Agriculture said it’s thrilled for its vice president.

CFA went on to say Lewis is “a true example of an incredible leader” and an advocate for Canadian agriculture.

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Lewis will join his former CFA leadership colleague Mary Robinson in the Senate. Robinson served as CFA president prior to her appointment in 2024.

Also appointed to the Senate are Baltej Dhillon, a retired career police officer, a community leader, and a lifelong advocate for diversity and inclusion. He made history as the first Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer to wear a turban.

Martine Hébert is a renowned economist, former Quebec diplomat, and public figure with over 25 years of experience in economic relations, governance, and public affairs.

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