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6 provinces and territories exploring adoption of new CO detector rules, Sask. minister says
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-29 22:04:08.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, National, Public Safety, Housing, Governance]Effective November 1, 2026, Saskatchewan is enacting regulatory updates known as Henry's Law, which requires carbon monoxide alarms in all residential suites across multi-unit buildings, regardless of their location within the structure. Named in memory of 11-year-old Henry Losco, who died from carbon monoxide poisoning following a boiler leak in a Regina apartment building in December 2025, the legislation applies to both existing and new residential buildings. Saskatchewan's Minister of Government Relations Eric Schmalz announced that six other provincial and territorial jurisdictions—Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories—are actively exploring the adoption of similar carbon monoxide safety rules.
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Enhanced Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements Take Effect November 1
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-29 21:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Housing, Public Safety]Effective November 1, 2026, the Government of Saskatchewan is implementing Henry's Law, which expands provincial safety regulations to mandate carbon monoxide alarms in all residential suites across every multi-unit residential building regardless of proximity to fuel-burning appliances. Introduced under Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz, the legislation builds upon Saskatchewan's 2022 carbon monoxide standards following the December 2025 death of 11-year-old Henry Losco. Property owners, landlords, and the accommodation industry—represented by Hospitality Saskatchewan—must ensure full compliance with the updated rules to prevent undetected carbon monoxide exposure.
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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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Youth Helping Shape FUSION Plus as Program Moves Closer to Opening
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-16 02:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Housing, Social Services, Education, Labour]The Government of Saskatchewan and EGADZ provided an update on FUSION Plus, a supported housing initiative for up to 40 youth aged 16 to 21 currently or previously in the care of the Ministry of Social Services. The program is moving closer to its opening later this year and incorporates youth engagement through the Saskatoon Youth Advisory Team to shape life skills development, education supports, employment readiness, and wellness services. The project involves partnerships between EGADZ, the provincial ministries of Social Services, Health, and Immigration and Career Training, Foundations Learning, and the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP).
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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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Canada and Saskatchewan Invest in Housing Enabling Infrastructure Across the Province
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-14 02:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Municipal, Housing, Infrastructure, Finance]The Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan announced a joint investment of more than $73.5 million to support 10 infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan through the Provincial-Territorial stream of the Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). Overall, the CHIF allocates $187.9 million federally and approximately $155 million provincially to address housing-enabling infrastructure priorities. Specific projects include Phase 1 of the City of Yorkton's Water Pollution Control Plant Renewal Project—which supports potential growth of 7,150 housing units—and the Town of La Ronge's sanitary sewer extension along Bedford Drive and Louis Road to enable 124 new housing units.
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New Housing Units for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Development in North Battleford
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-30 02:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Housing, Social Services, Indigenous]The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $650,000 through its Rental Development Program to the Battlefords Indian Métis Friendship Centre to develop eight new affordable housing units for individuals experiencing homelessness in North Battleford. The project, consisting of a single detached building with private bedrooms, bathrooms, and a shared kitchen and programming space, is expected to be completed in early 2027. Additional funding is provided via grants from the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Community Development Corporation, Reaching Home through Métis Nation Saskatchewan, and a land grant from the Battlefords Indian Métis Friendship Centre, which will also manage day-to-day operations and culturally appropriate support.
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Saskatchewan Proclaims 'Test Your Smoke Alarm Day' to Protect Families and Save Lives
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-28 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Public Safety, Housing]The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed Monday, September 28, 2026, as Test Your Smoke Alarm Day to promote home fire safety and early warning awareness. Under provincial Building Code Regulations, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are mandatory in all residential buildings regardless of construction date. Additionally, under Henry's law, an upcoming amendment effective November 1, 2026, will require all suites in multi-unit residential buildings to be equipped with a carbon monoxide alarm.
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Saskatchewan Proclaims 'Test Your Smoke Alarm Day' to Protect Families and Save Lives
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-28 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Public Safety, Housing]The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed Monday, September 28, 2026, as Test Your Smoke Alarm Day to promote home fire safety and early warning awareness. Under provincial Building Code Regulations, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are mandatory in all residential buildings regardless of construction date. Furthermore, under 'Henry's law' introduced in May 2026, amendments will require all suites in multi-unit residential buildings to be equipped with carbon monoxide alarms effective November 1, 2026.
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New Affordable Rental Housing for Families Coming to Pinehouse
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-24 21:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Housing, Affordability, Social Services, Infrastructure]The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, alongside the Pinehouse Housing Corporation and the Northern Village of Pinehouse, are funding the construction of a new sixplex providing six two-bedroom affordable rental units in Pinehouse, Saskatchewan. The project represents a total investment exceeding $1.67 million, featuring $951,600 through the Rental Development Program under the National Housing Strategy - Saskatchewan Priorities Initiative, $526,633 from Reaching Home, $196,863 from the Pinehouse Housing Corporation, and $15,000 in land equity from the Northern Village of Pinehouse. Delivered in partnership with the for-profit Pinehouse Housing Corporation owned by the Northern Village of Pinehouse Lake, this energy-efficient development aims to alleviate northern housing pressures, reduce winter heating costs, and support low-income families and households.
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New Tiny Home Development Will Expand Housing Opportunities For Métis Citizens in Northern Saskatchewan
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-23 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Housing, Affordability, Social Services, Indigenous, Infrastructure]The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, alongside the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S), are investing a total of $3.26 million to construct 12 new energy-efficient tiny homes in Buffalo Narrows, La Loche, and Cumberland House. The project includes $1.5 million in joint federal-provincial funding through the Rental Development Program and the National Housing Strategy - Saskatchewan Priorities Initiative, complemented by a $1.58 million contribution from MN-S. Led by Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, the development will provide affordable rental housing for single low-income Métis citizens and Elders, with construction slated for completion by spring 2027.
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Nation Leading Growth in Housing Construction Continues in Saskatchewan
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-16 23:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Housing, Economy, Infrastructure, Industry]According to data released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Saskatchewan's housing starts grew by 65.5 per cent in August 2026 compared to August 2025, ranking first among Canadian provinces for year-over-year growth. Multi-unit housing starts experienced a 116.7 per cent increase over the same period, while the province maintained a top-two national ranking for housing start growth for three consecutive months. The growth is supported by broader economic momentum, including a 2025 real GDP high of $85.4 billion (a 2.2 per cent increase) and private capital investment rising by 12 per cent to $13.6 billion, driven by the province's Securing the Next Decade of Growth: Saskatchewan's Investment Attraction Strategy.
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Saskatchewan Adds 2,600 Jobs in August
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-04 22:15:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Labour, Industry, Housing, Infrastructure]In August 2026, Saskatchewan's economy added 2,600 jobs while the national average lost nearly 42,000 jobs, bringing the province's unemployment rate to 6.0 per cent under Immigration and Career Training Minister Eric Schmalz. Private sector growth drove 18,200 new jobs year-over-year (a 4.9 per cent increase), led by gains in construction (up 6,100 jobs or 12.2 per cent), manufacturing (up 4,900 jobs or 18.3 per cent), and finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (up 3,500 jobs or 11.8 per cent). Urban employment also rose year-over-year in Saskatoon by 1,300 jobs (0.6 per cent) and Regina by 5,000 jobs (3.3 per cent), 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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Province Funds 20 New Sober Living Spaces in Lloydminster
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-08-27 21:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Healthcare, Social Services, Housing]The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $225,000 in annual funding to Oxford House Saskatchewan to establish 20 new second-stage sober living spaces in Lloydminster, distributed across four residential homes. Client intake for 15 of the spaces began in mid-August 2026, with the remaining five spaces scheduled to open in mid-September 2026. This initiative contributes to the provincial goal of adding 500 addictions recovery spaces under the Saskatchewan Action Plan for Mental Health and Addictions, backed by a record $674 million investment in the 2026-27 Provincial Budget.
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