The Government of Saskatchewan will be presenting its 2023-2024 budget later today. Finance Minister Donna Harpauer says that people can expect a budget that reflects that the province is still very strong with its finances. Some of the big questions to be answered today include health care spending. The provincial government has signed on to […]
Saskatchewan’s bank account remains relatively unchanged while its bottom line continues to be affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, global supply shortages and rising inflation. The province is reporting a $1.1 billion surplus in its mid-year financial update, an increase of over $50 million from last quarter. The government says the province brought in more […]
Saskatchewan is flush with cash and out of the red. Finance Minister Donna Harpauer says the province is raking in more money largely due to natural resource prices. As a result, Harpauer says her Saskatchewan Party government is reversing its plan to add provincial sales tax to gym memberships and some recreational activities, which was […]
The Government of Saskatchewan announced a $6.8 billion investment in healthcare. Apart from that investment, an increase of $21.6 million will address the surgical backlog issue, $12.5 million in new funding for 11 additional ICU beds, and a $4.9 million increase for CT and MRI scans. Seniors in the province will see a $17 million […]
The provincial budget dropped at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, and since then, reactions from organization leaders have been pouring in. REAL President and CEO Tim Reid reacted to the PST being expanded to include entertainment and admission. “The sport and entertainment industry was among some of the hardest hit by the pandemic. The last two years have […]
The Government of Saskatchewan released its 2022-23 budget as they tried to get the province ‘Back on Track.’ The province will be running a deficit of $463 million as they are investing $17.6 billion in expenses and are estimating $17.2 billion in revenue. Premier Scott Moe said that this budget marks the march back to a […]
Reaction is beginning to come in from around Saskatchewan after Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer announced the 2021/22 provincial budget Tuesday afternoon. Related: Harpauer presents a $2.6 billion deficit budget with record investments in healthcare, education and social services Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association: Job creation and a step toward economic recovery are two […]
Premier Scott Moe announced Thursday morning that the 2021/22 provincial budget will be tabled on April 6. That will also be the first day of the Spring Sitting of the Saskatchewan Legislature. “The new budget will be the main focus of the spring sitting,” Moe said in a news release. “It will be a budget […]
While unable to present a full budget Wednesday afternoon, Finance Minister Donna Harpauer tabled the 2020-21 Estimates at the Saskatchewan Legislature. The province plans to spend $14.15 billion, which is an increase of 3.1%. No revenue forecast was provided at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic impacting world markets. In a news release, Harpauer […]
The opposition NDP wants quick response from the government when it comes to the spread of COVID-19 and to make sure Saskatchewan people are protected. Leader Ryan Meili is once again calling on the government to postpone tomorrow’s budget and act quickly to develop a plan that responds to what we are seeing and to […]
