• 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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• 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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• 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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