Forestry Development Over half of Saskatchewan is forested, representing 34 million hectares. The Commercial Forest Zone makes up 11.7 million hectares, of which 5.3 million hectares are classified as productive forest land available for commercial timber harvesting. Saskatchewan has a well-established and competitive forest industry, with leading-edge technology. There are eight large forest products manufacturing […]

Saskatchewan has a strong life sciences and research cluster , including national and international players with global reputations. In Canada’s heartland, it’s not surprising to find a tradition of innovation in agriculture and new ways of thinking about bio-resources. Life Sciences Saskatchewan is recognized as a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, with some […]

Manufacturing plays a key role in Saskatchewan, making up 7% of the provincial GDP . In 2017, manufacturing shipments totalled $16 billion. Saskatchewan manufacturers have achieved many world firsts – in everything from satellite communications technology and dryland farming equipment to in-road scales for the trucking industry. Key manufacturing clusters include: Machinery, transportation and industrial […]

    Manufacturing and Processing Tax Credits If you are a manufacturing and processing corporation with business in Saskatchewan, you may qualify for a manufacturing and processing tax credit. Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Reduction The Manufacturing and Processing (M&P) Profits Tax Reduction applies to firms in the manufacturing and processing industry. Eligible corporations […]

Manufacturing and Processing Tax Credit’s If you are a manufacturing and processing corporation with business in Saskatchewan, you may qualify for a manufacturing and processing tax credit. Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Reduction The Manufacturing and Processing (M&P) Profits Tax Reduction applies to firms in the manufacturing and processing industry. Eligible corporations can reduce […]

Our Competitive Edge   Approximately 28,000 employees and $16 billion in manufacturing shipments in 2017  The Saskatchewan Manufacturing Centre of Excellence helps Saskatchewan manufacturers increase their productivity and innovation plus further develop a skilled labour force   Early adopters of state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies and equipment  Recognized as worldwide leaders in precision dryland farming technology Canadian […]

Our Competitive Edge   We specialize in short-line manufacturing of agricultural equipment for precision dryland farming   Some of our world-class, innovative products include equipment for: o Tillage and rock removal o Spraying and fertilizing o Livestock and forage o Zero- and minimum-tillage seeding o Grain handling, storage and transportation   Our tough, top-quality farm […]

Mineral Exploration and Mining Mining Permits Apply for permits for mining initiatives or projects in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Geological Survey The Saskatchewan Geological Survey is responsible for investigating, compiling and maintaining information on the geology, and mineral and petroleum resources of the province Mineral Tenure Find information about obtaining the rights to explore for and develop […]

Why Saskatchewan?   Saskatchewan is a leading centre of conventional agricultural research and biotechnology in Canada   Home to two renowned research universities, three research parks and numerous research and training institutions   The province is home to more than 700 research scientists working in 30 private, public and academic facilities  Saskatchewan has strong research […]

Apply for the Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Exporter Tax Incentive Overview The Manufacturing and Processing (M&P) Exporter Tax Incentive provides non-refundable tax credits to eligible corporations that expand the number of M&P-related full time employees above the number that were employed in 2014. Eligible businesses are those that derive at least 25% of revenues from […]