Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis Passes Away at 65, Impacting Canadian Agriculture
Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis has died at the age of 65. Appointed to the Senate by former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2025, Lewis was a prominent figure in the Canadian agriculture sector. He served as president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan from 2016 to 2022 and held leadership roles in the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. His passing has prompted tributes from political figures, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, who praised Lewis for his advocacy for rural communities and agriculture. Lewis was known for his deep commitment to farming, having worked on his family's farm in Gray, Saskatchewan, as a fourth-generation farmer.