Over the summer I’ve attended numerous events in the riding, and talked to a variety of people on quite a range of topics. As a wrap up of these constituency events, I thought it would be a good idea to let people know what I was told by your friends and neighbors this summer.

The state of highways came up more this summer than any other single issue. While this is not an issue the federal government can do anything about directly, it was the number one concern that was brought to my attention, particularly in some towns. (Those of you who brought this up to me, call your provincial politicians, there is no better time than with the provincial election this fall.)

In August, I received more comments on the Wheat Board than I had received in the previous few months combined. Several farmers who had contracted to sell malt barley off Board were quite upset that they would have to market through the Board now. They were anticipating that the Wheat Board would cost them a significant amount of money on their contracts.

Other issues that came up were: the flooding at Waldesea; increased support for parents; questions about the government’s attempts to eliminate the long gun registry; and what I thought about the cabinet shuffle. (Personally, I think putting Gerry Ritz, a Saskatchewan farmer, in as Agriculture Minister is the best thing that could have happened for Saskatchewan, politically.)

Anyway, most people seemed to be having a good summer and politics seems to be the least of everyone’s concerns.

I’m Brad Trost your Member of Parliament in Saskatoon-Humboldt. You can call my office in Saskatoon at 975-6133. I always appreciate your feedback.