Energy Saskatchewan produces over one- third of Canada’s primary energy, and is one of the few places in the world that produces all of these types of energy: crude oil; natural gas; coal; uranium; biofuels; geothermal power; wind power; and hydro power . In 2017, the combined estimated value of oil and gas production was […]

Saskatchewan’s $4.3-billion food processing industry includes more than 300 processors and over 5,000 employees. A Large, Dynamic Industry  Saskatchewan’s food and beverage industry produces about 19% of our province’s total manufacturing and processing output.   Saskatchewan foods are set on dinner tables around the world: o Flour products and bakery mixes o Peas, lentils and […]

Saskatchewan is world-renowned as a consistent supplier of high-quality, safe agricultural products, including ingredients for a variety of foods such as cereals, beverages, baked products, snacks and bars. Major crops include cereals (spring and durum wheat, oats, barley and rye), oilseeds (canola and flax), pulses (peas, chickpeas and lentils), specialty crops (mustard seed, canary seed […]

Forestry in Saskatchewan Socio-Economic Benefits Second largest industry in northern Saskatchewan. Forest products sales of over $1 billion annually and the sector supports nearly 8,000    jobs. Full development of the sector has the potential to generate over $2 billion in forest products sales annually and support nearly 12,000 jobs. Over 75% of primary forest products […]

Our Competitive Edge   Largest potash producer in the world, accounting for approximately one-third of total production in 2017 and hosting almost half of the globe’s potash reserves  Saskatchewan is home to the world’s largest uranium mine and largest high-grade uranium deposits; it is the world’s second-largest primary uranium producer, accounting for 100% of Canada’s […]

Saskatchewan ranks first in Canada and third in the world for mining investment attractiveness, according to the Fraser Institute’ s Annual Survey of Mining Companies: 2018, which evaluated 83 jurisdictions. Saskatchewan’s rich mineral resources, ewicient regulatory environment, and strong investment opportunities have attracted most of the global major mining companies to Saskatchewan. In 2017, the […]

Our Competitive Edge  Saskatchewan companies design and produce world class advanced manufacturing solutions   Exports account for the majority of electronic product sales   The sector is a key employer of graduates from our universities and technical schools  Provides high-tech equipment to boost productivity in our traditional economic sectors as well as leading-edge technology for […]

Advantages of Investing and Doing Business in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan is committed to creating and nurturing an economic environment that allows businesses of all sizes to grow and prosper. The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to maintaining stable and competitive royalty rates on natural resources developed in partnership with industry. Government has also introduced several initiatives […]

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 […]