Todd Lewis, a senator representing Saskatchewan, farmer, and longtime advocate for the agricultural sector, has died at the age of 65. The announcement was made Saturday afternoon by Senate Speaker Raymond Gagne, who described Lewis as a “steadfast champion of Saskatchewan’s agricultural sector.”

Lewis was appointed to the Senate on February 7, 2025, by then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. During his tenure, he was recognized for his dedication to rural communities and agriculture, stemming from more than four decades working the land.

“Senator Lewis understood that farming is more than a livelihood – it is a responsibility to the land, to one’s neighbours, and to the generations that follow,” said Prime Minister Mark Carney in a statement. Carney highlighted Lewis’s role as one of Canadian agriculture’s most trusted voices, shaped by his experience operating a family farm near Gray, Saskatchewan, about 39 kilometres south of Regina.

In addition to his parliamentary work, Lewis served five years as president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan and was active in numerous community organizations. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe expressed condolences and acknowledged Lewis as a community leader and advocate for the province.

Beyond his agricultural and political roles, Lewis contributed to his local community through various forms of public service. He served on his local school board, spent more than two decades as a council member for the rural municipality of Lajord, volunteered as a firefighter, and held the position of board president for his community rink.

Lewis’s death marks the loss of a prominent figure dedicated to advancing the interests of rural Saskatchewan and Canadian farming.