Government of Saskatchewan News

Saskatchewan's 2023-24 Provincial Budget, tabled today by Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer, has a projected $1.0 billion surplus, driven by an economy that is leading the nation...

Budget 2023-24 is providing the biggest infrastructure investment in Saskatchewan's history - $3.7 billion in capital projects to meet the needs of people and communities across the province. This...

The 2023-24 Ministry of Social Services budget is a record $1.433 billion, an increase of $46.7 million or 3.4 per cent over 2022-23. This year's Social Services budget increases supports for...

School Operating Budget Tops $2.0 Billion For The First Time The Government of Saskatchewan is prioritizing Saskatchewan students with a record investment of $3.1 billion for Education. This is an...

The Ministry of Highways is investing $776 million to make our roads safer, strengthen key transportation corridors and support the province's forestry sector. "Roughly 70 per cent of...

The 2023-24 Provincial Budget sees continued investment in First Nation and Métis communities across Saskatchewan.  Approximately $249.1 million in targeted funding will be provided for First...

A Strong International Presence Means More Jobs And Opportunity For Saskatchewan Residents The 2023-24 Budget supports a strong and growing economy by amplifying Saskatchewan's presence in...

The 2023-24 Budget builds on Saskatchewan's position as a global leader in the exploration and development of critical minerals.   "Critical minerals are vital for our modern way of life and in...

The Ministry of Environment's 2023-24 Budget will continue to protect Saskatchewan's natural environment, while ensuring sustainable economic activity in the province.  "Our government takes our...

Saskatchewan's 2023-24 Provincial Budget will strengthen post-secondary education by expanding training programs, funding priority infrastructure projects and supporting students financially. The...

Saskatchewan's economy is driven by a diverse and talented workforce. In the 2023-24 Budget, the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training will continue to provide a variety of programs and...

The 2023-24 Provincial Budget provides $503.0 million in direct support of Saskatchewan's growing municipalities, an increase of 12.1 per cent from last year's budget. This includes a record amount...

The Parks, Culture and Sport Budget in 2023-24 will build a stronger Saskatchewan through increased funding for Saskatchewan's provincial parks and a growing film and television industry.  "These...

This year's Agriculture Budget is $548.2 million, a 19 per cent increase from the previous year, with a strong investment in programs, services and agriculture research, as well as a fully-funded...

Saskatchewan's population grew by 29,307 to 1,214,618 people in 2022, according to new population estimates released today by Statistics Canada. That's the largest increase in population for...

The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety is providing a one-time grant of approximately $305,000 to the Saskatoon Police Service for two alternative response officer positions. The...

Arguments Will be Made This Week, March 22 and 23 This week, Saskatchewan will join every other province and territory in Canada, except for Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, in a...

Saskatchewan's Graduate Retention Program (GRP) is supporting more post-secondary graduates who live and work in the province. More than 81,000 post-secondary graduates in Saskatchewan have claimed...

The Government of Saskatchewan has officially proclaimed March 20-25 as Social Work Week in Saskatchewan. The theme for this year's celebration is Social Work is Essential. "Those in the field of...

The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the expansion of the Victim Advocate Case Review (VACR) program to Moose Jaw, Prince Albert and their surrounding areas.  VACRs are...