Saskatchewan News

1. Canada and Saskatoon invest in the Green Network’s natural infrastructure project

   Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, and His Worship Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon, announced a joint investment of over $34 million to support Saskatoon’s Green Network, which provides people and wildlife with access to continuous, high quality green spaces and natural areas in the city.

2. Canada and Saskatchewan invest in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades

   Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, and the Honourable Laura Ross, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport announced a joint investment of more than $1.7 million to support two green projects in the province.

3. Saulteaux Pelly Agency Health Alliance, Saskatchewan, and ISC celebrate beginning of construction on historic multi-purpose health facility

   The Saulteaux Pelly Agency Health Alliance (SPAHA) broke ground today on a new multi-purpose health care facility on the Keeseekoose First Nation. The SPAHA facility will provide a full suite of services, including public health programming, palliative care, long-term care and mental health services, as well as host the Keeseekoose First Nation Community Health Centre, all for the communities of Cote First Nation, Keeseekoose First Nation, and The Key First Nation.

4. Over 90% of insured Forage Rainfall Insurance Program acres in Saskatchewan receive payout for 2023

   Today, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced a record-breaking level of payments under the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) Forage Rainfall Insurance Program.

5. MP Chahal announces investments in business growth and digital technology in Saskatchewan

   Federal funding of $600,000 to support economic development initiatives in Saskatchewan

6. Backgrounder: MP Chahal announces investments in business growth and digital technology in Saskatchewan

   Federal funding of $600,000 to support economic development initiatives in Saskatchewan

7. MP Chahal to announce investments for economic development in Saskatchewan

   George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of Minister Vandal, will announce economic development investments in Saskatchewan

8. Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation and the Government of Canada close historic 1909 Surrender Specific Claim

   Today, Melissa Tavita, Chief of the Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced the settlement agreement regarding the Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation 1909 Surrender Specific Claim.

9. Kinistin Saulteaux Nation and Government of Canada settle agricultural benefits specific claim

   Today, Felix Thomas, Chief of the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced the settlement agreement regarding the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation Treaty 4 Agricultural Benefits Specific Claim.

10. Canada settles Treaty Salaries specific claims with fourteen First Nations under Treaty 4 and Treaty 6

    Fourteen First Nations under Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 and #GC reach settlement agreements for Treaty Salaries specific claims.

11. Canada and the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation to announce an important specific claim settlement agreement

    Canada and the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation to announce an important specific claim settlement agreement

12. Whitecap Dakota Nation and Government of Canada celebrate Self-government Treaty at community ceremony

    Today, Chief Darcy Bear of Whitecap Dakota Nation, community members and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, attended a ceremony to celebrate A Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate.

13. Government of Canada and Province of Saskatchewan to Announce Implementation of National Action Plan on Gender-based Violence

    On July 25, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Laura Ross, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Office and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs, will make an announcement supporting the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence in Saskatchewan.

14. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan provide additional support for producers; low yield appraisal change encourages poor crops be used as feed

    Today, the federal and provincial governments announced Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is implementing extraordinary measures to offer support to Saskatchewan livestock producers facing challenges resulting from dry conditions this year, allowing additional acres of low yielding cereal and pulse crops to be diverted to feed. This incentive allows crop producers to make timely decisions to make additional feed available to graze, bale or silage.

15. Death of an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre

    On July 5, 2023, Danny Croxen, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

16. Saskatchewan's agriculture biotechnology sector benefits from $9.5 million funding over the next 5 years

    Today, Parliamentary Secretary Francis Drouin, on behalf of federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a funding agreement with Ag-West Bio provided under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. Ag-West Bio will receive $9.5 million over the next 5 years to advance their work in the province's agriculture biotechnology sector.

17. Government of Canada Supports Clean, Renewable Energy With $50-Million Investment for Indigenous-Led Wind Power in Saskatchewan

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $50-million contribution to the Bekevar Wind Power Project, delivered in partnership with the Cowessess First Nation and Innagreen Investments. This builds on a $173-million federal investment from the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

18. Minister Wilkinson to Deliver Funding Announcement  for Bekevar Wind Project

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will announce funding to Bekevar Wind Ltd. for a wind energy project that will supply over 200 megawatts (MW) of zero-emissions power.

19. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $6.6 million in Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence

    Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $6.6 million in support today for innovative livestock and forage research being conducted in the province.

20. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $18 million for diagnostic services for animals

    Today, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced $18 million to support Prairie Diagnostic Services in Saskatchewan over the next 5 years under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). This investment supports the organization and the work they provide in disease diagnosis, surveillance, research and supporting animal health and welfare.

21. Minister Vandal announces investments in business growth, innovation and workforce training in Saskatchewan

    Federal funding of $7.6M to support business growth, innovation and workforce training in Saskatchewan

22. Backgrounder: Minister Vandal announces investments in business growth, innovation and workforce training in Saskatchewan

    Federal funding of $7.6M to support business growth, innovation and workforce training in Saskatchewan

23. Minister Vandal to announce investments for economic development and workforce training in Saskatchewan

    Minister Vandal will announce investments in a number of economic development and workforce training initiatives in Saskatchewan

24. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce renewed funding to build resiliency and public trust in agriculture

    Today, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced more than $4.1 million to support Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan and 4-H Saskatchewan over the next five years under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). This investment supports the organizations that tell the story of agriculture in Saskatchewan and build public trust while developing the next generation of agriculture leaders.

25. Support introduced to Saskatchewan producers in the southwest and west central regions impacted by wildlife damage

    Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a supplemental freight adjustment to further support Saskatchewan producers who experienced wildlife damage to their stacked forage.

26. Recipients of the agriculture student scholarship announced in Saskatchewan

    Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit awarded scholarships to students from across the province pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture.

27. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in Food Industry Development Centre

    The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced $250,000 in funding today as part of a $1.7 million project to increase co-packing capacity at the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre in Saskatoon.

28. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan provide funding for Pest Biosecurity Program

    The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have announced $19.5 million for an enhanced Pest Biosecurity Program through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

29. Escape from Prince Albert Grand Council Spiritual Healing Lodge

    On May 2, 2023, at approximately 2:40 pm, inmate Isiah Hanson fled from Prince Albert Grand Council, a minimum-security Section 81 spiritual healing lodge.

30. Canada invests in energy-efficient upgrades to Hepburn’s community centre

    Hepburn, Saskatchewan, April 25, 2023 — Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Her Worship Deidra Prosofsky, Mayor of Hepburn, announced a federal investment of more than $2.3 million to renovate the Heritage Common building in the Town of Hepburn.

31. The Government of Canada invests in the electrification of Saskatoon’s bus fleet 

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, His Worship Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon, and Josipa Petrunić, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a joint investment of $420,000 to plan for the electrification of Saskatoon Transit’s bus fleet.

32. The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in 21 infrastructure projects to build stronger communities across Saskatchewan

    Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, April 18, 2023 — Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations, announced a joint investment of more than $42.1 million to support 21 infrastructure projects across the province.

33. Backgrounder: The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in 21 infrastructure projects to build stronger communities across Saskatchewan

    The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in 21 infrastructure projects to build stronger communities across Saskatchewan

34. Minister Hutchings highlights budget investments to make life more affordable

    Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, visited the Robertson Trading Ltd. in La Ronge, Saskatchewan, to highlight Budget 2023's investments to make life more affordable.

35. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan partner to invest $485 million in Saskatchewan under the new five-year Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

    Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, federal Minister of Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable David Marit, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture, announced $485 million for strategic agricultural initiatives in Saskatchewan under the new five-year Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).

36. The Government of Canada and the City of Saskatoon invest in active transportation infrastructure

    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, March 17, 2023 — Today, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, and Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon, announced a joint investment of more than $2.6 million to support the construction of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure on Dudley Street between Dawes Avenue and Spadina Crescent in Saskatoon.

37. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Saskatoon

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, and Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon.

38. Minister Hutchings announces investments in business growth and community improvement projects across Saskatchewan

    Federal support of over $10.2 million for agri-food and advanced manufacturing innovation, and community revitalization

39. Backgrounder: Minister Hutchings announces investments in business growth and community improvement projects across Saskatchewan

    Federal support of over $10.2 million for agri-food and advanced manufacturing innovation, and community revitalization

40. Minister Boissonnault announces investments for tourism experiences across Saskatchewan

    Over $5.8 million for 14 organizations to enhance tourism experiences across Sasaktchewan

41. Backgrounder: Minister Boissonnault announces investments for tourism experiences across Saskatchewan

    PrairiesCan is providing over $5.8 million to support 14 tourism projects located in communities across Saskatchewan

42. Minister Hutchings to announce investments for business growth and community development across Saskatchewan

    Minister Hutchings to announce investments for projects across Saskatchewan to support business growth and community revitalization

43. Minister Boissonnault to announce federal investments for tourism experiences across Saskatchewan

    Minister Boissonnault to announce federal investments for projects across Saskatchewan to support tourism experiences

44. Government of Canada recognizes Dr. Donald Strathearn Rawson as a person of national historic significance

    Rawson was one of the first professional limnologists in Canada and his work was integral in establishing freshwater sciences in Canada

45. Donald Strathearn Rawson (1905-1961) recognized by the Government of Canada as a Person of National Historic Significance

    Donald Strathearn Rawson (1905-1961) recognized by the Government of Canada as a Person of National Historic Significance

46. Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to Saskatchewan for 2015 spring flooding

    Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, announced an interim payment of $23,666,519 to Saskatchewan through the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) program, to assist with recovery costs associated with the 2015 spring floods.

47. $10-a-day child care for families in Saskatchewan

    Families across Canada know that affordable child care is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.

48. Donald Strathearn Rawson (1905-1961) recognized by the Government of Canada as a Person of National Historic Significance

    Donald Strathearn Rawson (1905-1961) recognized by the Government of Canada as a Person of National Historic Significance

49. Minister Gould to make child care announcement in Saskatchewan

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, along with Saskatchewan’s Minister of Education, Dustin Duncan, will be making an important announcement regarding affordable child care in Saskatchewan.

50. Funding for Saskatchewan Indigenous and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations to address systemic barriers to women’s equality 

    Despite progress in recent decades, gender equality in Canada remains a pressing issue. Indigenous women and girls as well as Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people face unique and complex challenges as they strive for equal opportunities in social, economic, educational, and political life.