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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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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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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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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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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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Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show Highlights Innovation and Growth in Saskatchewan Energy Sector
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-16 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Resources, Industry, Economy]The Government of Saskatchewan announced participation in the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show held on September 16 and 17, 2026, highlighting the economic impact and technological advancements of the province's heavy oil sector. Energy and Resources Minister Chris Beaudry noted that the oil and gas sector employs over 25,000 workers and generated $11.5 billion in production value in the previous year. The provincial government emphasized its stable regulatory environment, competitive royalty programs, and supportive policies driving ongoing industry investment and new production projects in northwest Saskatchewan.
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Saskatchewan Raises $2.5 Million in September Helium and Associated Gases Crown Public Offering
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-04 22:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Resources, Mining, Economy]The Government of Saskatchewan's second-ever helium and associated gases Crown public offering raised $2.5 million on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, across 13 permits covering a total area of 272,915 hectares. 2743501 Alberta Ltd. placed the highest bid of $817,781 for a permit south of Lloydminster, totaling $1,476,300 across five permits covering 82,499 hectares. Millennium Lands Ltd. secured the remaining eight permits covering 190,415 hectares with a bid of $1,032,984. Administered by the Ministry of Energy and Resources, the public offering system reflects continued industry exploration interest, with one final offering scheduled for the fiscal year on November 2.
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Saskatchewan's Nuclear Capacity Takes Centre Stage in the United Kingdom
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-04 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Trade, Economy, Energy, Resources, Mining]Premier Scott Moe is leading a Saskatchewan trade and investment mission to the United Kingdom to participate in the World Nuclear Symposium and Canada - U.K. Nuclear Day, highlighting the province's uranium resources and nuclear supply chain capabilities. Minister of Crown Investments Corporation Jeremy Harrison is also participating after attending the MSPO Defence Industry Exhibition in Poland. Saskatchewan's exports to the United Kingdom grew by 177.9 per cent from $211.5 million in 2021 to $587.6 million in 2025, driven largely by uranium exports accounting for 57.1 per cent of the total, while exports to Poland increased by 3,503 per cent to $79 million over the same period due mainly to potash exports.
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