There are signs showing the economy is starting to bounce back in Saskatchewan even as the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The group representing Saskatchewan business has hopes the trends we are seeing continue. Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO Steve McLellan says the signs are there. “We are starting to see sort of a […]
In an effort to establish what it calls “deeper relationships”, the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce unveiled an indigenous business directory this week. The Chamber’s Nick Crighton is responsible for the directory. Crighton, who is the chamber’s indigenous engagement director, says connection is the key word. “Non indigenous-businesses can now connect with indigenous-owned business across the […]
The province is forecasting a deficit of $2.4 billion dollars. That number that Finance Minister Donna Harpauer refers to as “daunting” was announced Monday as a full provincial budget was introduced in the Saskatchewan Legislature as MLA’s returned after leaving in March due to the pandemic. Reaction to the document was swift. SASKATCHEWAN FEDERATION OF […]
Saskatchewan’s five-phased plan to reopen the province is being supported by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. Steve McLellan, CEO of the Sask. Chamber, said it’s a responsible strategy that will require patience in order for its execution to be successful. “We know that the science will determine that and we trust the science,” explained McLellan. […]
Friday’s economic aid package announced by the provincial government is getting a thumbs-up from the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. CEO Steve McLellan says this provides some sense of relief to both employees and employers in what is obviously a very stressful time. “It’s encouraging to see the province react quickly. Employers want to keep attached […]
A survey of businesses taken by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce this week regarding COVID-19 are coming up with results that shouldn’t be considered surprising. These are some of the highlights: 85% of businesses that responded have felt a negative impact already, and 87% believe the challenges will continue for two months or longer. The […]
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce (SCC) is looking for ways to increase engagement between the province’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses. For the last few years, an engagement project has been in the works by the SCC, and it was announced at a ceremony on Tuesday at the First Nations University of Canada in Regina. Members […]
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is one of many groups applauding the provincial government’s newly released growth plan. That plan, which is expected to be a centrepiece of the Saskatchewan Party platform when it comes to election time, calls for 100,000 new jobs to be created, increasing the population to 1.4 million and increasing exports […]
The loss of Ralph Goodale in Ottawa is a big one. That is the sentiment of Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO Steve McLellan. “It will hurt the province dramatically.” McLellan said. “He delivered for Saskatchewan unlike anyone else in my forty years of political watching. He was our warrior if you will in Ottawa. Not […]
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce have put together a “Beyond 2020” business strategy blue print to help boost business in the province. Part of the document includes 24 recommendations for governments to help with business in Saskatchewan, including a review of both the federal and provincial tax system, and starting a discussion on bringing the […]
