• 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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• Saskatchewan Brewers and Distillers Support 50 Per Cent Levy on Alcohol Imports from the United States of America

  Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
  Date: 2026-09-01 22:00:00.0
  Tags: [Saskatchewan, Trade, Economy, Taxation, Industry]

  In response to a 50 per cent tariff enacted by the United States on Canadian alcohol on August 22, 2026, the Government of Saskatchewan implemented a reciprocal 50 per cent levy on U.S.-origin alcohol imports effective September 8, 2026. The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority updated its online ordering system to apply the levy to all United States produced alcohol ordered by retailers as of that date. Several provincial industry leaders—including 9 Mile Legacy Brewing Co Ltd. CEO Shawn Moen, Sherwood Co-op CEO Troy Verboom, Last Mountain Distillery CEO Meredith Smidt, Black Fox Farm & Distillery, and Great Western Brewing Company CEO Micheal Brennan—voiced support for the measure, framing it as an encouragement for consumers to choose locally made products. The provincial government continues to advocate for the removal of cross-border trade barriers and a negotiated resolution.

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• Saskatchewan Responds to United States Trade Measures with Levy on American Alcohol

  Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
  Date: 2026-08-27 21:30:00.0
  Tags: [Saskatchewan, Trade, Economy, Taxation, Industry]

  In response to a 50 per cent tariff enacted by the United States on Canadian alcohol on August 22, 2026, the Government of Saskatchewan announced a reciprocal 50 per cent levy on U.S.-origin alcohol imported into the province. Effective September 8, 2026, the levy will apply to all U.S. produced alcohol ordered through the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority online ordering system. Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Jim Reiter stated that the measure aims to defend provincial industries and exporters while encouraging a return to tariff-free trade.

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