Government and Politics
Sutherland exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon—Humboldt. It is currently represented by Brad Trost of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2006, 2008 and 2011.
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Sutherland. It is currently represented by Paul Merriman of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2011.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Sutherland lies within ward 1. It is currently represented by Darren Hill, first elected in 2006 and re-elected in 2009.
The eastern portion of Sutherland Industrial - specifically that portion east of Packham Avenue and straddling the northern extension of McKercher Drive - is considered part of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation.
Read more about this topic: Sutherland Industrial, Saskatoon
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