Legislative Report
February 13, 2025

Starting Off the Year Strong

As we stepped into February, the path set for 2025 mirrors the old Canadian adage, “Cold hands - warm heart.” Saskatchewan continues to be a steady economy and a province where decisions are made with the people in-mind first and foremost.

A strong economy is reflected in Saskatchewan’s job market. Our province started off this year once again tied for the lowest unemployment rate among all provinces at 5.4 per cent in January.  The province also added 9,900 new jobs year-over-year for the month. Year-end reporting announced this month highlighted major year-over-year job gains. Employment grew in construction, health care, social assistance and agriculture.

Investment continues to drive this momentum. Statistics Canada's latest GDP numbers indicate that Saskatchewan's 2023 real GDP reached an all-time high of $77.9 billion, increasing by $1.8 billion, or 2.3 per cent. This ties Saskatchewan for second in the nation for real GDP growth, and above the national average of 1.6 per cent. Looking ahead, private capital investment is projected to reach $14.2 billion for 2024, an increase of 14.4 per cent over 2023. This is the highest anticipated percentage increase in Canada.

Saskatchewan’s resource sector remains a key contributor to this economic strength. The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, raised $3,039,589.20 for the province, with the Estevan area generating most of the revenue. 

While economic growth in our province continues, our government is investing the benefits back into our communities. This month Saskatchewan committed to two initiatives - a total of $31.7 million to community-based partners that facilitate interpersonal violence programs and $29.5 million for 76 relocatable classrooms. Healthy environments for our children both at home and at school are paramount.

February is also a time to reflect on the province’s rich culture as African-Canadian/Black History Month. An opportunity to honour, celebrate and recognize the legacy of African-Canadians across the province.  Saskatchewan's motto: From Many Peoples Strength, emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the strong history and legacy of diverse communities in Saskatchewan.

A historic moment took place on January 31^st with the installation of Her Honour the Honourable Bernadette McIntyre, S.O.M., Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, as the 24th Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan during a ceremony at the Legislative Building. The Lieutenant Governor is the personal representative of the Sovereign in Saskatchewan and is responsible for granting Royal Assent to provincial laws, as well as summoning and dissolving the provincial legislature.

Together with the people of Saskatchewan, our government looks forward to another year of building and protecting our province. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to my constituency office using the contact information provided on this page.