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Crown Sector 2025-26 Payee Disclosure Report Released
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-29 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Finance, Governance, Economy, Indigenous]The Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) tabled the Crown sector's 2025-26 Payee Disclosure Report with The Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies, detailing sector payments between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. CIC provided $68 million in dividends to Saskatchewan's General Revenue Fund, while total Crown procurement reached $2.1 billion, including $1.5 billion awarded to Saskatchewan suppliers and $152 million to Indigenous suppliers. Crown corporations employed over 11,000 people with total remuneration of just over $1.3 billion, and contributed over $35 million in grants, donations, and sponsorships to organizations like STARS air ambulance and the sector-wide Indigenous Bursary Program. The report lists ministerial and board expenses, supplier payments over $50,000, employee remuneration exceeding $50,000, and grants greater than $5,000 in accordance with Standing Committee guidelines.
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Innovation Saskatchewan Launches ACRE Program to Accelerate Agtech Commercialization
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-29 21:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Technology, Agriculture, Industry]Innovation Saskatchewan has launched the Agtech Commercialization Readiness (ACRE) program, providing up to $30,000 in funding for on-farm pilot projects that connect local agtech companies with agricultural producers and industry partners. Administered by Innovation Saskatchewan and supported by organizations such as the Saskatchewan Cattle Association, the program builds on the previous Made In Saskatchewan Technology (MIST) model to accelerate the commercialization and adoption of emerging agricultural technologies.
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A New Approach to Leasing Agricultural Crown Land
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-28 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Agriculture, Economy, Governance]The Government of Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is transitioning to a new ongoing allocation model for agricultural Crown land leases, replacing the previous single annual offering system. Starting November 9, 2026, eligible agricultural Crown land leases, including expired leases, will be offered on an ongoing basis online through McDougall Auctioneers Ltd. as they become available. The policy aims to create a more responsive, transparent, and accessible lease allocation process that aligns with producer needs while maintaining public transparency and equal treatment for agricultural producers. Interested bidders must meet specific eligibility requirements published on saskatchewan.ca, with lease opportunities posted online at saskatchewan.ca/crownlands and mcdougallauction.com.
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2026 Speech From the Throne will Keep Saskatchewan Strong and Steady
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-28 02:09:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Healthcare, Justice, Infrastructure, Governance]The Government of Saskatchewan delivered its 2026 Speech from the Throne, outlining a legislative agenda centered on maintaining economic stability amid global market uncertainties and highlighting over $100 billion in major projects currently underway. Premier Scott Moe's administration announced plans to introduce several new pieces of legislation, including the Safer Homes for Seniors Act, the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Additional Safeguards Act prohibiting MAID for minors and sole mental illness conditions, and the Protection of Economic Infrastructure Act to prevent disruptions to critical supply chains. Additional proposed laws include the Opioids Damages Act to recover health care costs from manufacturers, the Prevention of Deceptive AI Act, and amendments to The Traffic Safety Act and The Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act. Furthermore, the government committed to raising the provincial income tax-free threshold for a family of four above the current $65,000 level in the upcoming spring budget.
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Saskatchewan Calls for Greater Access to Global Energy Markets and the End to the Tanker Ban
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-27 02:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, National, Energy, Trade, Resources, Economy]The Government of Saskatchewan has officially announced its support for Bill C-264, introduced by the Conservative Party of Canada, which calls on the federal government to end the marine oil tanker ban on the north coast of British Columbia. Premier Scott Moe and Energy and Resources Minister Chris Beaudry stated that removing this legislative barrier would increase Western Canadian energy export capacity, diversify trade toward Asian markets, reduce transit times and shipping costs, and help narrow the price discount for Western Canadian Select heavy oil.
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Saskatchewan Builds on Construction Momentum
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-22 03:45:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Housing, Infrastructure, Industry]Latest Statistics Canada data reveals that building construction investment in Saskatchewan increased by 17.3 per cent in August 2026 compared to August 2025, reaching a total value of $621 million. Specifically, the city of Regina recorded a 54.7 per cent surge, hitting $161 million. This growth builds on Saskatchewan's 2025 real GDP reaching an all-time high of $85.4 billion (a 2.2 per cent increase) and private capital investment rising 12 per cent to $13.6 billion, bolstered by the province's Securing the Next Decade of Growth: Saskatchewan's Investment Attraction Strategy.
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Small Businesses are the Backbone of Saskatchewan's Economy
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-21 02:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Taxation, Industry, Labour]The Government of Saskatchewan recognized Small Business Week for October 19 to 25, 2026, and released the Saskatchewan Small Business Profile by the Ministry of Trade and Export Development. The report notes that the province is home to 156,850 small businesses (defined federally as having fewer than 50 employees), which accounted for 98.8 percent of all businesses in 2025, employed approximately 30 percent of the provincial workforce, and provided over $8.3 billion in wages and salaries. The province maintains a permanent small business tax rate of 1 percent and has increased the small business income threshold from $500,000 to $600,000.
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Canada's Largest Helium Purification Facility Opens in Southwest Saskatchewan
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-15 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Resources, Industry, Economy]North American Helium has opened Canada's largest helium purification facility near Stewart Valley, Saskatchewan, producing approximately 73 million cubic feet of helium annually and increasing the province's output by over 40 per cent. Over the past decade, North American Helium has invested approximately $700 million and drilled over 120 wells in Saskatchewan, which currently produces over 95 per cent of Canada's helium. The Government of Saskatchewan is supporting the sector through the Helium Action Plan, the Critical Minerals Processing Investment Incentive (CMPII), the Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII), and a Crown Public Offering for Helium and Associated Gases, while advocating for federal tax changes to support a domestic liquefaction facility.
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Strong Uptick in Provincial Building Permits
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-14 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Housing, Infrastructure, Industry]Statistics Canada reported that building permits in Saskatchewan increased by 32.5 per cent year-over-year between August 2025 and August 2026, ranking second among Canadian provinces. Month-over-month, building permits rose by 15.9 per cent from July 2026 to August 2026. Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding attributed this growth to increased private and public investment, supported by the province's Investment Attraction Strategy. Additionally, Statistics Canada figures indicate Saskatchewan's 2025 real GDP reached a record $85.4 billion, up 2.2 per cent, while private capital investment grew 12 per cent to $13.6 billion in 2025.
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Provinces call on Ottawa to expand mining credit
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-10 12:17:12.0
Tags: [National, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Taxation, Economy, Resources, Mining, Finance]Nearly half of Canada's provinces and territories—specifically Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and Yukon—are urging the federal Liberal government to fulfill its 2025 election promise to expand the mineral exploration tax credit to include engineering and feasibility study costs. The Association for Mineral Exploration and the Nunavut and N.W.T. Chamber of Mines argue this measure is crucial to help junior mining companies navigate the late-stage 'valley of death' financing gap. An Ernst & Young report commissioned by the association indicates that covering feasibility and economic viability studies could generate between 14,000 and 34,000 jobs and add $5.2 billion to $12.2 billion in GDP over 10 years. While Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne's office highlighted recent federal initiatives such as the Productivity Mega Deduction and the Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit, federal expenses under the Canadian exploration expenses framework still exclude economic assessments and feasibility studies.
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Saskatchewan Ministers Forge Pathways in India
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-10 02:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Trade, Economy, Agriculture, Resources, Education]Saskatchewan Minister of Trade and Export Development Warren Kaeding and Minister of Advanced Education Ken Cheveldayoff are leading a trade and academic mission to India from October 10 to 16, 2026, to advance bilateral partnerships in food security, critical minerals, energy, and higher education. The ministers will participate in the federal Team Canada Trade Mission programming in Mumbai on October 14, alongside representatives from the University of Saskatchewan. In 2025, Saskatchewan exports to India reached $827 million—primarily driven by potash, lentils, and peas—with trade increasing by 155 per cent year-to-date in 2026, building on past successes such as Cameco's $2.6 billion agreement with India's Department of Atomic Energy.
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Unemployment Rate Second Lowest Amongst Provinces at 5.4 Per Cent in September
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-09 22:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Labour, Industry, Immigration]Statistics Canada reported that Saskatchewan's labour market added 2,400 jobs year-over-year in September, bringing total employment to a monthly record high of 625,000 workers. The province's unemployment rate stood at 5.4 per cent, remaining well below the national average of 6.5 per cent, while youth unemployment dropped to 11.4 per cent. Private sector employment grew by 21,500 jobs or 6.0 per cent year-over-year, driven significantly by gains in manufacturing (up 5,700 jobs or 21.7 per cent), construction (up 5,700 jobs or 11.8 per cent), and healthcare and social assistance (up 4,100 jobs or 4.0 per cent). Urban employment growth was led by Regina, where employment rose by 5,300 or 3.5 per cent, and Saskatoon, which saw an increase of 900 or 0.4 per cent. This growth is supported by provincial initiatives including Building the Workforce for a Growing Economy: The Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy and Securing the Next Decade of Growth: Saskatchewan's Investment Attraction Strategy.
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October Oil and Gas Public Offering Raises $29 Million in Revenue
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-09 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Resources, Economy]The Government of Saskatchewan's fourth Crown oil and natural gas public offering of the fiscal year, held on October 6, 2026, generated over $29 million in revenue across 75 parcels covering 22,350 hectares. The offering included 69 leases and six exploration licences, with Lloydminster leading regional revenues at $11,366,578, followed by Estevan at $10,033,965, Swift Current at $5,821,007, and Kindersley at $1,909,781. Notable awards included a 2,324-hectare exploration licence east of St. Walburg awarded to Scout Energy Ltd. for a high bonus bid of $9,995,200, and a 64-hectare lease northeast of North Portal awarded to Hummingbird Energy Inc. for $801,000. The next public offering is scheduled for December 1, 2026.
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2027 Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship Now Accepting Applications
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-07 21:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, National, Agriculture, Education, Economy]The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have opened applications for the 2027 Agriculture Student Scholarship, which is funded through the federal-provincial Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Four scholarships are available to eligible Saskatchewan high school and CAEC graduates entering agriculture-related post-secondary education, featuring a top prize of $6,000 and three runner-up awards of $3,000 each. Applicants must submit a three-minute video or 1,000-word essay addressing solutions to challenges in agriculture by the March 1, 2027 deadline. The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership represents a five-year, $3.5-billion federal, provincial, and territorial investment running from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028.
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Saskatchewan Welcomes Canada's Diplomatic Corps
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-06 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Trade, Economy, Agriculture, Energy, Resources]From October 6 to 8, 2026, an international delegation from Canada's Diplomatic Corps—hosted by Global Affairs Canada and representing countries including Bulgaria, Cameroon, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Slovenia, Tanzania, and Zambia—is visiting Saskatchewan to examine the province's role in global food and energy security. Premier Scott Moe noted that Saskatchewan exported products to more than 160 countries in the previous year. During the mission, the delegation is scheduled to meet with provincial government representatives, Indigenous leaders, and educational and research institutions, including the Canadian Light Source, Clean Energy Technologies Research Institute, George Gordon First Nation Wicehtowak Solar Project, Saskatchewan Research Council, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, and Wanuskewin Heritage Park.
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Bell AI Fabric Provides Construction Update in Saskatchewan, Announces $1 Million Mental Health Commitment
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-01 22:35:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Municipal, Infrastructure, Technology, Economy, Indigenous]Bell Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan announced construction progress on the 300-megawatt Bell AI Fabric data centre campus in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood, employing over 500 people with the first data hall slated to open in the first half of 2027. The project involves more than 30 local firms, including Dynamo Electric constructing a high-voltage substation and Prairie Steel supplying pre-engineered building systems from Clavet, alongside Indigenous partner businesses from George Gordon Developments Ltd. The first phase could expand toward a potential 1.2-gigawatt Canadian AI infrastructure hub representing over $50 billion in total capital investment, while Bell also announced a $1 million mental health commitment in the province.
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Saskatchewan Proclaims October as Disability Employment Awareness Month
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-01 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Labour, Social Services, Economy]The Government of Saskatchewan has officially proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) in partnership with the organization SARC to promote inclusive employment opportunities. To support this initiative, the provincial government is investing over $10 million in 2026-27 for workforce development programming, which includes Employability Assistance for Persons with Disabilities programs. The Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy outlines ongoing government actions to increase workforce participation among individuals experiencing disabilities, aided by resources such as the EmployLink platform.
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Minimum wage hikes set to begin across 5 provinces
Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
Date: 2026-10-01 12:34:05.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Labour, Economy, Affordability]Minimum wage increases ranging from 25 to 40 cents take effect in Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, bringing their respective rates to $17.95, $17.30, $17.00, $16.40, and $15.70 per hour. Ontario has tied its adjustment directly to the rising cost of living. With these changes, Alberta maintains the lowest minimum wage in the country at $15.00 an hour, having not increased it since 2019, while Nunavut leads the country at just over $20.00 an hour following an increase at the beginning of September.
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Canada leaving billions on the table by not processing more crops at home, new agri-food study says
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-22 19:22:15.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, National, Agriculture, Economy, Industry, Trade]A report commissioned by the agri-food trade group Protein Industries Canada and prepared by Ernst & Young LLP reveals that redirecting 10 per cent of Canada’s raw crop exports to domestic value-added processing could generate up to $5.4 billion in additional GDP, $1.1 billion in government revenue, and 34,000 full-time equivalent jobs. Released during the Plant Forward trade show in Saskatoon, the study highlights sectors including human food, animal feed, ingredient processing, and bio-industrial applications, while noting that growth is hindered by regulatory inefficiencies, transportation bottlenecks, and inter-provincial trade barriers. Industry leaders like Louis Dreyfus Company Canada and Food Health and Consumer Products of Canada emphasize the need for capital investment in domestic manufacturing facilities, such as Louis Dreyfus's canola crushing and pea processing plant in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Report recommendations include establishing a scientific advisory body for novel products, investor roundtables, regional cold-storage hubs, and a two-province pilot project to eliminate inter-provincial trade barriers.
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Government Strengthens Partnerships with Industry to Deliver Critical Infrastructure
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-22 00:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Infrastructure, Economy, Industry]The Government of Saskatchewan, through SaskBuilds and Procurement and the Priority Saskatchewan and Stakeholder Relations Branch, is expanding its collaboration with industry groups such as the Construction Association of Saskatchewan (CASK) and MERIT Saskatchewan to meet its Saskatchewan's Growth Plan target of $30 billion in infrastructure spending by 2030. During the 2025-26 fiscal year, the provincial government awarded 490 procurements valued at $741 million, with over 94 per cent (totaling $698 million) awarded to Saskatchewan-based companies. Key administrative improvements include early bid bond releases to free up supplier capital and the relaunch of a quarterly tender plan for increased project visibility.
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