Legislative Report
October 29, 2025

Saskatchewan takes the lead once again in building construction, with new data showing a 6.9 per cent increase in investment for August 2025 compared to July. This places our province first in Canada for month-over-month growth. These numbers tell a powerful story. Saskatchewan is growing, attracting more people and investment. Whether for new homes or commercial developments, this growth reflects the confidence people have in our province as a great place to live, work and build a future.

Alongside economic growth, health care improvements continue here at home. The Physician Innovation Fund, launched last year, shows a significant investment in family physician-led, team-based health care across our province. With $10 million annually, the fund supports innovative projects aimed at improving patient care and enhancing team collaboration. To date, 28 projects have been approved, creating over 56 full-time positions in health care. This initiative ensures residents benefit from a more integrated and efficient health system.

Opportunities for students are also expanding in our province. To connect post-secondary students with more research internships, Saskatchewan has increased its funding for Mitacs internships by $430,000, bringing the total investment to $1.58 million for 2025-26. This increase will support up to 301 research and development internships for students and post-doctoral fellows, strengthening our province's ties to innovation and local businesses. Our government is proud to work with Mitacs to expand student access to high-quality research opportunities.

Supporting young entrepreneurs is another key focus for Saskatchewan’s future. Our government recently announced the 2025-26 Young Entrepreneur Bursary recipients, awarding $5,000 to 57 entrepreneurs from 48 communities. This funding helps kickstart small businesses, creating jobs and driving innovation in our province. It is encouraging to see Saskatchewan's next generation of entrepreneurs contributing to the economic success of our province.

Indigenous communities are also benefiting from provincial initiatives designed to foster safer, stronger and more connected communities. Eligible organizations and community groups can apply for three provincial grants: the First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects, First Nations and Métis Sponsorships, and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund. These funding opportunities support Indigenous-led healing and growth, having a positive impact across Saskatchewan. Grant applications are open until November 14, 2025, continuing our government’s commitment to reconciliation and building meaningful partnerships.

A key part of strengthening Saskatchewan’s economy is enhancing internal trade. To that end, our government introduced the Saskatchewan Internal Trade Promotion Act, which will allow mutual recognition of goods and services entering the province from other Canadian jurisdictions. This legislation reduces regulatory barriers, making it easier for Canadian businesses to operate across provinces. The Act is just one more way we are strengthening ties across the country, leading to more opportunities, jobs and services the people of Saskatchewan need. This reflects our commitment to fostering interprovincial collaboration and reducing red tape.

These efforts highlight our government’s commitment to building a strong, safe and secure future for everyone. As we continue to move forward with initiatives that matter most to you, we will remain focused on keeping Saskatchewan among the strongest economies and one of the most affordable places to live in Canada.

As the legislative session continues, I look forward to representing your best interests and helping our government achieve the priorities set out in the Throne Speech. If you have any questions, ideas or concerns, please feel free to contact me using the contact information below.