Saskatchewan News

1. City of Saskatoon to benefit from improved public transit and a new leisure centre

   Five infrastructure projects in Saskatoon will increase access to leisure activities, as well as high frequency and reliable transit thanks to the combined investment of more than $151.9 million from the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, along with the City of Saskatoon. Announced by Minister Jenna Sudds, Minister Don McMorris, and His Worship Charlie Clark, this project will result in a better connected, healthier city.

2. Backgrounder: City of Saskatoon to benefit from improved public transit and a new leisure centre

   Joint funding through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream (PTIS) and the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream (CCRIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program will support public transportation projects and one recreation project in Saskatoon.

3. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Saskatoon

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations, and His Worship Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon.

4. Business risk management programs continue to respond through $2 billion in forecasted payouts for Saskatchewan producers

   Today, the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced forecasted payments under the suite of business risk management programs, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).

5. Backgrounder: Improved water infrastructure is coming to nine Saskatchewan communities

   Joint funding through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program will support nine infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan.

6. Improved water infrastructure is coming to nine Saskatchewan communities

   Nine water infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan will improve residents’ quality of life and contribute to the province’s long-term sustainability and growth thanks to the combined investment of more than $6.9 million from the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan. Announced by Parliamentary Secretary Terry Duguid and Minister Don McMorris, these projects will support communities, enhance their infrastructure, and ensure reliable access to safe and clean drinking water for years to come.

7. AgriRecovery details announced for Saskatchewan

   AgriRecovery details announced for Saskatchewan

8. Applications now open for the 2024 Agriculture Student Scholarship in Saskatchewan

   Today, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Agriculture Student Scholarship Program. The scholarship amounts have increased this year to $6,000 for the top recipient, as well as 3 runner-up scholarships of $3,000 each.

9. Governments invest $5 million in Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre

   Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan's Agriculture Minister David Marit announced funding today of $5 million for the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre in Saskatoon.

10. Minister Vandal announces investments to strengthen nuclear and clean mining supply chains in Saskatchewan

    Federal funding to boost nuclear and clean mining supply chains in Saskatchewan

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

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

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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. 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

44. 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.

45. 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).

46. 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.

47. 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.

48. 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

49. 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

50. Minister Boissonnault announces investments for tourism experiences across Saskatchewan

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