LORJE TO DEVELOP \"YOUR FUTURE IS HERE\" IMMIGRATION STRATEGY

The Calvert government is developing a strategy for Saskatchewan to attract and retain more immigrants, and to encourage increased in-migration from other parts of Canada.

Saskatoon Southeast MLA Pat Lorjé has been appointed as Legislative Secretary to the Premier to co-ordinate the development of an immigration strategy entitled "Your Future is Here."

"Immigration has had a powerful impact on the economic and social fabric of Saskatchewan," Premier Lorne Calvert said. "Just as immigrants joined First Nations and Métis people a century ago to build Saskatchewan, so too will immigration play a vital role in our next century."

"Your Future is Here" will focus on attracting immigrants and other Canadians to settle and stay in Saskatchewan. The strategy will include:

• long-term immigration goals for Saskatchewan;
• initiatives to attract and retain people to Saskatchewan; and
• opportunities for partnerships with the federal government to achieve
Saskatchewan's immigration goals.

"Saskatchewan will benefit greatly from the skills and experiences brought by new immigrants and other Canadians," Lorjé said . "The people who come to Saskatchewan will find our province to be one of the best kept secrets in North America. People who live here know that we have a fantastic quality of life."

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For More Information, Contact:

Jan Carter Government Relations and Aboriginal Affairs Regina Phone: (306)787-1085 Cell: (306)539-5953