David Marit
Saskatchewan PartyWood River
11 stances tracked · 1 shift
Saskatchewan emergency access to 2% strychnine
Minor shift
Previously
→David Marit said he supports permanently reinstating strychnine so producers can use it to manage gophers, expressing hope that the pesticide will be available as a long-term tool for farmers facing significant gopher pressure.
Now
David Marit supports expanding the federal emergency approval to allow broader access to 2% liquid strychnine in more rural municipalities, saying farmers requested the change and that it better targets areas with the highest ground squirrel populations so producers can manage the pest.
NewsApr 9, 20265 entries
Lac Pelletier feedlot contamination dispute
David Marit expressed concern about potential contamination at Lac Pelletier, saying the ministries of Environment and Agriculture were on site investigating the feedlot runoff complaint and that "We're obviously very concerned about the water, too."
NewsMar 24, 2026
Saskatchewan issues depredation permits for elk
David Marit supports issuing targeted depredation permits for elk, saying producers need not be enrolled in crop insurance to apply, that permits will focus on areas with the most destructive herds, and timing should be after hunting season but before spring calving.
NewsMar 10, 2026