Saskatchewan government forms committee to review potential pipeline investment
By David Baxter Reporter
The Saskatchewan government has formed a new committee to consider potential investment in pipelines. Continue reading
Jeremy Harrison
Sask. government will submit formal immigration plan to Ottawa in ‘next couple of weeks’: minister
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan’s Immigration Minister Jeremy Harrison said the province will submit a formal policy proposal to Ottawa in the next couple weeks looking to expand autonomy over immigration. Continue reading
Saskatchewan trade minister heading to India with former PM Stephen Harper
Minister Jeremy Harrison will be heading overseas to advocate for trade and improved market access for Saskatchewan exports in India. Continue reading
Sask. NDP raise questions over ‘immigration scam’ at the GTH
By David Baxter Reporter
Opposition Leader Ryan Meili raised questions over recent changes to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program following concern of an “immigration scheme” at the GTH. Continue reading
Sask. mayors plan to share ‘profound disappointment’ with Trudeau
By David Baxter Reporter
Regina and Saskatoon’s mayors plan on detailing why westerners feel alienated from Ottawa, but another mayor feels talk has failed and it’s time to act. Continue reading
Former Sask. MLAs, now MPs, no longer entitled to full severance
By David Baxter Reporter
Former Sask. Party MLAs Warren Steinley and Corey Tochor will no longer be entitled to their full transition allowance, following their victories in the federal election. Continue reading
Saskatchewan eliminates personal importation limits for alcohol
Saskatchewan residents can now bring an unlimited amount of alcohol from other provinces and territories back home for personal use. Continue reading
Saskatchewan government introduces parental leave for politicians
The Saskatchewan government has amended rules for MLAs to be more welcoming of parental leave and allow babies in the chambers. Continue reading
Saskatchewan sees job numbers rise in 2018
Saskatchewan saw strong gains for a fifth consecutive month. Year-over-year employment increased by 10,900 jobs from December 2017. Continue reading
Sask. tradespeople feeling left out of government procurement process
By David Baxter Reporter
A group of plumbers and pipe fitters are feeling left out of the Saskatchewan government procurement process; about half their union is out of work or working out of the province. Continue reading