Saskatchewan News

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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).

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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

19. 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

20. Minister Boissonnault announces investments for tourism experiences across Saskatchewan

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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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.

27. $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.

28. 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

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. Minister Marci Ien announces funding for organizations advancing gender equality in Saskatchewan 

    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.

32. Government of Canada Provides Funding to Saskatchewan to Support Crisis Hotlines  

    Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services. During the pandemic, the demand for crisis hotline services significantly increased across Canada.

33. Government of Canada to Announce Support for Crisis Hotlines in Saskatchewan

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Laura Ross, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Office in Saskatchewan, for an announcement to support crisis hotlines across Saskatchewan.

34. Government of Canada and Saskatchewan announce 2023 Crop Insurance Program enhancements

    Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced details of the 2023 Crop Insurance Program.

35. Funding to advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Saskatchewan

    Every Canadian deserves to fully participate in all spheres of society, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Too often, 2SLGBTQI+ communities face discrimination, violence and barriers, which prevents them from actively participating in the social, political and economic aspects of society.

36. Self-government agreement between the Métis Nation­–Saskatchewan and the Government of Canada

    On February 24, 2023, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan and Canada signed an updated Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Self-government Recognition and Implementation Agreement. This updated Agreement is an important milestone in ongoing work to promote reconciliation, advance the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan’s vision for self-determination, and build a stronger nation-to-nation, government-to-government relationship.

37. 2023 Agriculture Awareness Summit in Saskatchewan examines public perceptions of industry

    Agriculture communicators and leaders are coming together in Saskatoon for the 2023 Agriculture Awareness Summit to explore how the industry is adapting to changes in public perception and connecting with consumers.

38. What's new and what to remember when filing your taxes in Saskatchewan this year

    Tax season is upon Saskatchewan residents and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is getting ready to answer questions from taxpayers and make it easier and quicker for them to file their 2022 income tax and benefit return.

39. Information about COVID-19 at Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge for Women

    The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that four inmates at Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge for Women in Saskatchewan have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.

40. Escape from Saskatchewan Penitentiary – Minimum Security Unit

    On February 2, 2023, during the 9:30 p.m. count in the minimum security unit at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution, staff members discovered that Brian Patrick Aubichon was not accounted for.

41. Death of an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre

    On January 28, 2023, Tommy Veevee, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody.

42. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $6 million in livestock and forage research

    A total of $6 million in funding was announced today by Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit for livestock and forage research activities.

43. Backgrounder: Canada and Saskatchewan invest in infrastructure projects to strengthen communities

    Joint funding through the Green Infrastructure, Community, Culture and Recreation, and the Rural and Northern Communities streams of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program will support 25 infrastructure projects across the province.

44. Canada and Saskatchewan invest in infrastructure projects to strengthen communities

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations, announced more than $19.7 million in joint funding for 25 infrastructure projects across the province.

45. Government of Canada Supports the Regina Open Door Society in communicating the importance of staying up to date with COVID-19 Vaccination

    COVID-19 vaccination outreach project in Regina receives funding to promote COVID-19 vaccine confidence and strengthen uptake amongst newcomers and refugees in Regina.

46. Death of an inmate from Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge

    On January 18, 2023, Cassandra Fox, an inmate from Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge, died while in our custody.

47. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest $17.6 Million in Crop Research

    Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced total funding of $17.6 million today for crop-related research in 2023.

48. Canada invests in active transportation across Saskatchewan

    Turtleford, Saskatchewan, December 21, 2022—Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced a federal investment of more than $1.9 million to support 17 active transportation projects in Saskatchewan.

49. Backgrounder: Canada invests in active transportation in Saskatchewan

    The Government of Canada is investing $1,905,502 through the Active Transportation Fund to support 17 active transportation infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan.

50. New Indigenous multipurpose health facility to become a reality in Treaty 4

    A new Indigenous-led health facility will soon become a reality in Treaty 4 territory in Saskatchewan. With funding now confirmed, the Saulteaux Pelly Agency Health Alliance’s $30 million proposal to construct a multipurpose health facility can now move forward to the tendering phase.