BEST SEPTEMBER WHOLESALE NUMBERS IN CANADA FOR SASKATCHEWAN

Saskatchewan wholesalers were stocking up in September more than anywhere else in Canada, according to a report released by Statistics Canada today. The province scored the highest percentage increase both on a monthly and year-over-year comparison (seasonally adjusted).

"When wholesalers are doing well we know that our economy is growing and businesses see a bright future in the province," Enterprise Minister Jeremy Harrison said.

On a monthly basis, Saskatchewan's wholesale trade increased by 7.3 per cent in September 2011 when compared with the previous month, surpassing the 0.3 per cent recorded nationally. Annually, wholesale trade was up by 22.5 per cent in September 2011 over September 2010, more than three times the 7.4 per cent posted in Canada.

"A major source of September's increases came from the agricultural supply industry, laying the groundwork for what will be a busy year for Saskatchewan farmers," Harrison said. "Saskatchewan's businesses are thriving and demand for products will likely carry on as Saskatchewan continues to produce the food and energy the rest of the world needs."

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For more information, contact:

Deb Young
Enterprise Saskatchewan
Regina
Phone: 306-798-0503
Email: deb.young@enterprisesask.ca