The Agricultural Next Policy Framework
The Next Policy Framework is the federal-provincial-territorial agricultural policy framework that will replace the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) when it expires on March 31, 2028. The Next Policy Framework will guide agricultural and agri-food programming across Canada for the 2028‑33 period.
Federal, provincial and territorial governments’ negotiations on the Next Policy Framework are underway and will continue over the next two years. The first major milestone, set for summer 2026, is the Ministerial Policy Statement, which will outline the vision, priorities and guiding principles for the framework. This Policy Statement will set out governments’ shared goals for the agriculture and agri-food sector and guide how future agreements and programs will be developed.
Framework Milestones
- Summer 2026
- Ministerial Policy Statement expected to be agreed upon by Ministers
- Summer 2027
- Multilateral Framework Agreement expected to be agreed upon by Ministers
- April 1, 2028
- Bilateral Agreements expected to be agreed upon by this date, allowing for the official launch of the Next Policy Framework
1. Why We Are Engaging
The Government of Saskatchewan is engaging stakeholders to ensure the priorities set out in the Next Policy Framework Policy Statement reflect the needs of Saskatchewan’s agriculture and agri-food sector to 2033 and beyond. Your feedback will be used to:
- Identify proper areas, emerging issues and sector-specific challenges; and
- Inform Saskatchewan's input into federal-provincial-territorial negotiations on the Policy Statement.
2. Who We Are Engaging
This engagement focuses on Saskatchewan-based agricultural and agri-food stakeholders, including but not limited to:
- Agriculture industry and commodity groups;
- Producers;
- Agri-food businesses; and
- Indigenous organizations, including First Nations and Métis Communities.
Any individuals or groups interested in sharing their feedback are invited to do so during the engagement period. In March 2026, the ministry will also be engaging directly with select provincial commodity associations and industry groups to discuss the Next Policy Framework and raise awareness about the opportunity to submit feedback.
Broader and more focused engagements will occur with various groups throughout the later phases of the Next Policy Framework development.
3. What Happens After You Share Feedback
After the engagement period ends, the Ministry of Agriculture will review all input and prepare a “What We Heard” summary that highlights key themes raised by stakeholders and how that feedback will be used.
This summary will be posted on this web page.
4. We Want to Hear from You
We are now accepting written feedback. Your feedback ensures our next steps reflect the priorities and needs of Saskatchewan’s agriculture and agri-food industry to 2033 and beyond. When submitting feedback, please consider the following questions:
- Key Sector Issues
- Please identify the three most critical challenges or opportunities that should directly inform the Next Policy Framework's priority areas.
- Emerging Trends and Future Considerations
- Are there any emerging trends, risks, or technological developments that the Next Policy Framework should anticipate of the next decade?
- Barriers to Growth and Innovation
- What are the most significant constraints currently limiting growth, productivity or innovation in your sector?
You can email your feedback to npf.engagement@gov.sk.ca by April 24, 2026.
For more information, please contact the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1‑866‑457‑2377.