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Budget 2008-09: Ready for Growth
What should Government do with the benefits of our growing economy?
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The government is providing $1.1 million in additional funding in the 2008/09 budget for transition houses and other community-based organizations that help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Saskatchewan - a place of opportunity!

Saskatchewan is open for business.  With a low-cost of doing business, a strong and dedicted workforce, and world-leading innovations, your decision to do business in Saskatchewan is the first step in achieving success.

Looking to start a new business in Saskatchewan?

Visit the Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation for more information about business development in Saskatchewan.

Our province is a great place to live, work, play - and invest!  Find out how you can get in on the action.

Watch this video to find out a bit more about Saskatchewan's economy. 

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The Saskatchewan Agri-Food Council is a board appointed by the provincial government to monitor the activities of marketing and development agencies established under The Agri-Food Act 2004.
The Agri-Value Program encourages the development and expansion of Saskatchewan's agri-businesses by providing assistance for new product development and market assessment.
A centralized source of agri-food statistical information, describing trends to facilitate decisions and for industry promotion and development.
Provides funding for agriculture and agri-food research and development.
Supports the development and diversification of Saskatchewan's beef industry through the funding of projects related to production research, technology transfer, and development and promotion of new products.
BizPaL is an online service that simplifies the business permit and licence process for entrepreneurs, governments, and third party business service providers by providing one-stop access to permit and licence information from all levels of government.
Provides public protection through the establishment and enforcement of technical safety standards related to the manufacture, installation, and operation of complex pressure equipment in widespread use in all commercial, industrial and institutional sectors within the province.
Saskatchewan adopts the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) as the basis for Saskatchewan's building and accessibility standards. These standards address health, safety, accessibility for persons with disabilities and fire and structural protection of buildings. The standards apply to major construction of new buildings and renovation, addition, moving, demolition, and occupancy of existing buildings throughout the province.
Provides business, co-operative and community economic development support through assessment, information, pathfinding and referral services.
Business Fact Sheets provide information about starting and maintaining a business in Saskatchewan.
A service of the Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre, your gateway to the world of information about doing business in Saskatchewan.
Canada-Saskatchewan Career and Employment Service offices help Saskatchewan people to plan a career, upgrade their education or skills, and find a job.
Saskatchewan First Nations & Métis Relations (FNMR) provides a portion of profits generated by the Moose Jaw and Regina casinos to the Clarence Campeau Development Fund (also known as the Métis Development Fund) to facilitate Métis economic and business development.
Corporation Capital Tax is imposed on corporations which have paid-up capital in excess of $10,000,000. An additional exemption of up to $5,000,000 is available for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2002. The amount of the exemption is based upon the proportion of total salaries and wages that are paid in Saskatchewan by a taxable corporation and its associated corporations. Paid-up capital generally includes retained earnings, capital stock, and long term debt.
Online access to a secure area to register, search, and file all business requirements in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan's high quality of life and low cost of living makes the province a great place to live, raise a family and do business.
Provides funding and consultation support to develop the cultural industry sector, including the sound recording, book publishing and commercial visual arts and craft industries.
An introduction designed to help you identify the various government programs, services and regulations relevant to electronic businesses.
Free, impartial, and easy-to-understand e-business advice and information for small and medium-sized businesses.
Provides public protection from potential hazards associated with electrical installations. Applies to contractors, employers, and individuals who provide electrical installation services.
Saskatchewan Electronic Tax Services (SETS) offers a fast, secure, and convenient method to file and make online payments for provincial tax programs.
Elevator safety initiatives establish and enforce technical safety standards to minimize the potential hazards associated with the transportation and movement of people by complex electrical and mechanical equipment.
Entrepreneurship is key to job creation in Saskatchewan. Entrepreneurship is being encouraged through a variety of initiatives.
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.
ExpressAddress offers resident of Saskatchewan a convenient way to notify multiple Saskatchewan organizations of your move through one easy to use online service.
Fuel Tax Exemption Permit holders (i.e. farmers, commercial fishers, trappers and loggers) may purchase 80% of their gasoline tax exempt from registered bulk fuel dealers, cardlock or keylock operations for use in their farming, commercial fishing, trapping or logging activities.
The tax credit rebates 45 per cent of the total wages of all Saskatchewan labour for Saskatchewan productions and co-productions.
Assistance for aboriginal entrepreneurs who want to get involved in the growth sectors of Saskatchewan's economy.
Gas Licensing programs apply to contractors, employers, and individuals who provide gas installation services. These programs provide public protection from potential hazards associated with gas installations.
Documents designed to help you navigate through the different programs, services and regulations pertaining to specific business topics.
The \n^ Insurance Premiums Tax Act\nimposes a tax on insurance companies that do business in Saskatchewan. In addition, \n^ The Motor Vehicle Insurance Premiums Tax Act\nlevies tax on gross motor vehicle insurance premiums and \n^ The Fire Prevention Act, 1992,\nlevies tax on premiums written relating to fire insurance.
To develop environmentally sound intensive livestock operations Agricultural Operations personnel provide technical support to applicants for facility design, nuisance and pollution control, waste management and public process.
A business planning software product designed specifically to operate on the World Wide Web. The IBP uses the capabilities of the Internet to assist entrepreneurs prepare a 3 year business plan for their new or existing business.
The International Fuel tax Agreement (IFTA)is an agreement among Canadian provinces and U.S. states that simplifies the reporting of fuel taxes by interjurisdictional carriers. Under IFTA, the carrier files one consolidated fuel tax report with their base jurisdiction and is issued credentials which are honoured in all member jurisdictions.
Encourages Saskatchewan employees and individuals to invest in funds or pools of capital called Labour-sponsored Venture Capital Corporations (LSVCC). These corporations invest in Saskatchewan-based small and medium-sized businesses.
Provides potential investors with an overview of the province, information about our economy and doing business in our six key economic sectors.
JobStart/Future Skills links training to employment. The program provides a range of skills training solutions for Saskatchewan people. The program is offered in partnership with Saskatchewan businesses, industry associations, individuals, public training institutions and other training deliverers
Discover Saskatchewan's competitive advantages and investment opportunities in key economic sectors. We also have links to key Saskatchewan companies, organizations and associations.
The Kinds of Business files (KOB's) contain detailed information about starting and maintaining specific types of business in Saskatchewan.
The Major Projects Inventory lists projects in Saskatchewan, valued at $2 million or greater, that are in the planning, design or construction phases.
Information on the non-refundable income tax credit designed to encourage plant and equipment investment in Saskatchewan.
Personal care homes are privately owned and operated facilities that offer accommodation, meals and assistance or supervision for adults aged 18 and older. Personal care homes are licensed and monitored by Saskatchewan Health and must operate in accordance with The Personal Care Homes Act, Regulations and Licensees' Handbook.
Ensures that commercial pesticide application is conducted in a safe and responsible manner by knowledgeable applicators.
Resources designed to help you tell others about the province you're proud to do business in.
REDAs are voluntary, non-government, legal entities whose membership is principally local governments, Aboriginal groups and businesses.
Enterprise and Innovation leads the government's Regulatory Reform Initiative to create a positive regulatory and economic climate in the province.
Your guide to manufacturers in Saskatchewan, including contact information and links to their websites.
Profiles and promotes Saskatchewan's organic industry to an international audience.
Saskatchewan Pension Plan (SPP) is a voluntary, money purchase plan designed to provide a pension plan for individuals with little or no access to private pensions or other retirement savings arrangements.
Provides comprehensive economic and quality of life information for communities and regions in Saskatchewan.
SaskH2O.ca brings together, under one web address, information and services available from the Government of Saskatchewan that relate to water, regardless of the department or agency that produces the information or offers the service.
Provides all suppliers and public sector purchasers with free access to procurement opportunities handled by SPM Purchasing Branch.
Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation has a multitude of signing opportunities available! Do you have a business, tourist attraction or special event to promote?
Encourages diversification of the Saskatchewan economy and supports community economic development by making funding available, through community-run organizations, to non-traditional entrepreneurs.
Gathers data that will assist industry stakeholders in assessing the scope and nature of the special crops processing sector, and provides primary producers with information about processors and the services they offer.
Information on provincial business taxation levels and requirements.
The Tobacco Tax Act, 1998 imposes a tax on tobacco products purchased in Saskatchewan or imported into the Province for consumption.
Tourism Saskatchewan is a market-driven, industry-led partnership responsible for tourism activities on behalf of its stakeholders. The mandate includes marketing, visitor services, education and training, product and industry development. Tourism Saskatchewan delivers services related to marketing, advertising, travel counselling, industry education and tourism promotional packaging to support the development of the Saskatchewan tourism industry.
^ Saskatchewan! Connected\nlinks residents and visitors to the Internet free of charge in the downtown and other select business districts and post-secondary institutions of Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon.
The purpose of the YOU program is to assist young adults between 18 and 30 years of age to consider opening a business in their community.
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