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Budget Delivers More Access to Mental Health and Addictions Services

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 22:28
A record investment of $623.8 million in the 2025-26 Budget supports mental health and addictions services with a $52.8 million, or 9.2 per cent, increase from 2024-25. This budget delivers on...

Budget Delivers Record Revenue Sharing and Lowers Property Tax Rates

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 22:28
All Saskatchewan communities and their residents share in the economic success of Saskatchewan through Municipal Revenue Sharing (MRS), which will be a record $361.8 million this year. This is an...

Budget Delivers More Than $800.0 Million for Safer Communities

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 22:28
The Government of Saskatchewan is reinforcing its commitment to safer communities through new and continued investments in the 2025-26 Budget, including $679.4 million for the Ministry of...

$271.0 Million Budget Delivers Public Safety and Safer Communities

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 22:28
The Ministry of Justice and Attorney General is investing more than $271.0 million to enhance community safety and deliver safer communities and neighbourhoods.  "This budget focuses on delivering...

$777.0 Million Highways Budget Delivering for Saskatchewan Motorists and Economy

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 22:28
The Ministry of Highways 2025-26 Budget of $777.0 million is a road map to enhance driver safety and invest in strategic infrastructure to sustain Saskatchewan's export-based economy. "Our...

$3.5 Billion Education Budget Delivers 8.4 Per Cent Increase to School Operating Funding

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 22:28
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing in education with a $3.5 billion Ministry of Education budget. This is an increase of $183.5 million, or 5.5 per cent, over last year and supports...

Record $4.6 Billion Capital Budget Delivers Essential Infrastructure for Saskatchewan People

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 22:28
The 2025-26 Budget delivers the largest total capital budget in Saskatchewan history at $4.6 billion.  Funding from this year's budget will invest in capital projects throughout the province to...

Budget Delivers Nearly $285.0 Million for First Nations and Métis Programs and Services

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 22:26
The 2025-26 Budget will continue to deliver priority programs and services for communities throughout Saskatchewan with $284.9 million invested in First Nations and Métis people and organizations,...

Saskatchewan Making Investments to Diversify Markets and Deliver Economic Growth

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 22:26
New Incentives Drive Innovation, Growth and Competitiveness The Ministry of Trade and Export Development's 2025-26 Budget will support Saskatchewan businesses by further diversifying markets and...

Families and Communities Benefit From New Investments in Budget 2025

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 22:25
Funding announced in the 2025-26 Budget will help the government deliver on commitments and expand existing programs. The new provincial budget delivers a number of the government’s previous...

Conservation, Resilience and Economic Growth: Ministry of Environment's 2025-26 Budget

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 22:25
The Ministry of Environment's 2025-26 Budget reflects government's commitment to protecting Saskatchewan's environment while fostering economic growth and sustainability. "Environmental stewardship...

Delivering Essential Skills Training Despite Federal Government Cuts

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 22:22
Guided by Building the Workforce for a Growing Economy: the Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy, the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training is investing more than $117.0 million in programs...

Social Services Budget Delivers Increased Benefits and Services for Individuals, Families and Children in Need

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 22:22
The 2025-26 Budget for the Ministry of Social Services delivers $1.61 billion to priority areas that support Saskatchewan people, families and children in need. This investment represents an...

Post Secondary Investments Deliver Opportunities for Students

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 22:22
Saskatchewan's 2025-26 Budget supports students in pursuing post-secondary education close to home and focuses on training programs that meet the needs of Saskatchewan's labour force and growing...

Energy and Resource Sectors Continue to Deliver for Saskatchewan

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 22:22
The 2025-26 Budget reaffirms Saskatchewan's position as a global leader in sustainable natural resource development. "Saskatchewan's energy, mining and forestry sectors continue to deliver for the...

Budget Delivers Record Funding to Support Saskatchewan Agriculture

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 22:22
Saskatchewan's 2025-26 Budget continues the government's strong commitment to the agriculture industry with record funding of $625.0 million an increase of $54.6 million from the previous...

Spring Weight Restrictions on Secondary Highways Begin March 21

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 22:30
With spring thaw beginning, weight restrictions start March 21 on secondary highways to protect key links of Saskatchewan's road network. "This annual measure keeps key transportation...

Saskatchewan Crowns Support Local Steel Jobs

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 18:30
The province's Crown corporations are buying Saskatchewan steel to support local jobs, with thousands of pounds of steel and more than a hundred kilometres of pipe recently procured from EVRAZ...

Saskatchewan's Building Construction and Housing Starts Lead the Nation

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 17:00
Province Ranks First in Building Construction and Second in Housing Starts in Year-Over-Year Growth The latest Statistics Canada numbers show an increase of 27.2 per cent in January 2025 compared...

Recognizing Social Workers: Celebrating Their Impact and Contributions

Mon, 03/17/2025 - 18:00
The Government of Saskatchewan has officially declared March 17-22, 2025, as Social Work Week in Saskatchewan. This annual recognition aligns with National Social Work Month and recognizes the...

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