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Learn first-hand the key issues in our region by participating on policy tours in the greater Saskatoon area.
Sign up for policy tours during registration; more tours will be announced in the lead up to the Summit. If already registered, you can still go back and edit your registration. Call PNWER at (206) 443-7723 with questions. Cancellation policy: Policy tours are not refundable on or after July 1. Ag in motion
Ag In Motion Tour - Western Canada's Farm Expo
Monday, July 22 | 2:30pm - 5:30pm PNWER attendees have a special opportunity for private access of Ag in Motion- the largest agricultural trade show in Western Canada that brings innovation to the field through interactive exhibits and live demonstrations. The Ag in Motion team works with the industry to identify trends and issues that are on the minds of farmers in Western Canada. The expo was created to empower farmers by providing the knowledge on the latest in agricultural innovations in order to make informed decisions. Ag in Motion’s outdoor setting means farmers can see the latest technology in real time in real situations; some products even making their debut at Ag in Motion. See Technology. Touch Innovation. Be Empowered.
Canadian Light Source
Canadian Light Source - Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac)
Wednesday, July 24 | 2:30pm - 5:00pm The University of Saskatchewan has built an international reputation in many areas of innovative health, agriculture, environment, and advanced materials research. On this participants will get a first hand look at two of the world renown research facilities located on the campus.
The Canadian Light Source produced the brightest light in the country enabling research in mine tailing remediation, food security, cancer research, to drug development and cutting edge-materials, like semi conductors and future battery technology. VIDO-InterVac is dedicated to human and animal infectious disease research and vaccine development, and is home to some of the world's most advanced vaccine research infrastructure. Planting the Future: How Conservation Protects More than the Land
Meewasin Valley Authority and Wanuskewin
Wednesday, July 24 | 2:30pm - 5:30pm On this interactive tour you can participate in maintaining biodiversity at an active conservation site by planting native vegetation and experience live Indigenous performances at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, the longest active archeological dig site in Canada. Meewasin protects ecological, historical, and cultural aspects of the Saskatchewan River Valley through active conservation. There will be opportunities to learn about the importance of these areas to the economy, education, culture, and the environment. Meewasin is a conservation organization that specializes in partnerships with government, business, and public to protect natural habitat within an urban setting.
Tour will include a moderate amount of walking (~1.5km/1 mile). Wear comfortable walking shoes. Gardiner Dam
Gardiner Dam
Wednesday, July 24 | 2:30pm - 5:30pm As arguably the single most influential infrastructure project in Saskatchewan’s history, this is your chance to see up close an integrated project which dramatically shifted the Province’s destiny, Gardiner Dam and the Coteau Creek Hydroelectric Project.
Opened in 1967, the five kilometre Gardiner Dam remains of one of world’s largest earth-filled dams, rising 10 meters higher than Niagara Falls. The project created Lake Diefenbaker, which today supplies drinking water to 60 per cent of Saskatchewan residents and two years later, the hydroelectric station which supplies enough clean electricity to power up to 150,000 homes every year. Guests will tour the dam structure and spillway, followed by SaskPower’s touring its renewable energy facility, a key ongoing component in the Province’s efforts to reduce electricity-based greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 2005 levels by 2030. Closed toe shoes required. Hard hats and protective gear will be provided. Nutrien Allan Potash Mine
Nutrien Allan Potash Mine
Thursday, July 25 | 7:00am - 1:30pm **For legislators only. Preference given to visiting legislators from U.S. and Canada outside of Saskatchewan. As the world's largest provider of crop inputs, services, and solutions, Nutrien plays a critical role in growing our world from the ground up by helping growers to increase food production in a sustainable manner. The Allan potash mine is a conventional underground mining operation. You will travel 1000 metres below the surface and observe the continuous mining machines as they cut out the ore, and then hoist it to the surface through the production shaft. Next, you will tour the surface mill to see how the raw potash is processed and concentrated before being sold and shipped to markets in North America and around the world.
Unfortunately, due to limited space this tour is limited to legislators only. Preference given to visiting legislators from U.S. and Canada outside of Saskatchewan. |