Ministry of the Economy

Investing & Doing Business in Saskatchewan

The province is a storehouse of natural resources and a powerhouse of value-added industries. The time to invest in Saskatchewan is now.

It makes sense to look at Saskatchewan as a location for business:

  • All of the major economic forecasters are projecting that Saskatchewan will be either first or second in economic growth in Canada this year.
  • New capital investment in Saskatchewan is expected to reach a new record $20.2 billion in 2012.
  • Saskatchewan’s government has worked to create a stable economic environment supportive of business and commerce.
  • Saskatchewan is weathering the world economic storm, although it has felt the effects.
  • The province is a low-cost and competitive jurisdiction.
  • Saskatchewan offers excellent infrastructure with ongoing government reinvestment.
  • There is a high capability here for innovation across a range of industries, and at lower cost than the U.S. and Europe.
  • The province has an availability of natural resources for resource-seeking foreign direct investment (FDI), with excellent infrastructure, financial stability and regulatory environment.
  • Saskatchewan is Canada’s largest exporter per capita. The province may be small, but it has international reach.

Saskatchewan has a commitment to creating a business-friendly environment.

Saskatchewan is constantly growing with new investments.

See the reasons your business should be in Saskatchewan.

A 2012 study found Saskatchewan to have many competitive advantages over competing cities in Western North America.

Operating a business in Saskatchewan costs much less than in other Canadian provinces and the United States.

Saskatchewan is an exporting province. Saskatchewan's economy is linked to the global market, and international trade is a vital part of our economic activity.

Our central location with excellent transportation services to North American and offshore markets makes it easy to ship products across the continent or around the world.

Learn how the Government of Saskatchewan is encouraging investment in the province.

Find of what Saskatchewan has to offer in terms of infrastructure.

The Inventory of Major Projects in Saskatchewan is produced by Enterprise Saskatchewan to provide marketing information for Saskatchewan companies from the design and construction phase of the project through the operation and maintenance phases.

Saskatchewan has a unique and diverse population.

Enterprise Saskatchewan is working to reduce the number of regulations and cut down on red tape for Saskatchewan businesses.

This documents lists publicly traded companies that are headquartered or have significant operations in Saskatchewan.

The list of Saskatchewan's Top 100 Companies is published annually by Saskatchewan Business Magazine.

Here are some important things to know about taxation in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan is a prime location for moving any type of freight.

Saskatchewan has a strong workforce available.

Related Links

Saskatchewan Manufacturing Week Profiles Competitive Industry

November 26, 2012
The province's innovative and globally competitive manufacturing sector and the businesses comprising it are the focus of Saskatchewan Manufacturing Week, held November 26-30 and featuring a variety of events around the province.

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