Legislative Report
April 15, 2026

Across Saskatchewan, people want to see real progress in their everyday lives, whether that’s finding a good job, accessing health care closer to home or seeing improvements in their communities. That momentum is showing up across the province in job growth, economic performance, health care access and community investments because protecting Saskatchewan means delivering results that matter.

Saskatchewan’s economy remains strong with 15,000 full-time jobs created in March. Our province’s unemployment rate of five per cent is the lowest among provinces and well below the national average of 6.7 per cent. This growth reflects the resilience of our workforce and the confidence employers have in our province. More people working full-time means more stability for families and more opportunity for our growing communities.

That momentum is also reflected in our trade sector. Saskatchewan ranked first in Canada for wholesale trade growth with a 15.3 per cent increase in February 2026 compared to February last year. This highlights the strength of our producers and exporters, and our ability to compete in national and global markets. These results show that our province continues to be a leader in economic performance, and our government will continue protecting our provincial economy.

Protecting a strong economy means continuing to invest in the infrastructure that supports it. Highways Minister Kim Gartner recently announced upcoming projects in Estevan, North Battleford, Prince Albert and Swift Current, supported by the provincial government’s annual Urban Highway Connector Program. These projects will improve transportation links, benefiting local traffic and commuters, and keeping the provincial highway network better connected to move our export-based economy and support Saskatchewan’s quality of life. All construction projects are subject to weather. For updates, visit the Highways Hotline.

In health care, our government continues to make progress on both access and services. We have reached a six-year agreement with Saskatchewan optometrists, helping to ensure residents can continue to receive quality eye care in our province. The agreement continues funding for annual eye exams for children under 18, patients with diabetes and those covered under Supplementary Health, Family Health Benefits and Seniors Income Plan Benefits. It also supports the Children’s Vision Initiative, which helps raise awareness among parents and teachers about the importance of regular eye exams for children.

We are also pleased to share that we are expanding diagnostic services with a second mobile mammography unit now ready to serve communities across Saskatchewan. The second unit features a state-of-the-art digital mammography machine and new furnishings, following the recent launch of the first enhanced mobile mammography unit in January. With two operational units, screening capacity will grow and bring lifesaving breast health screening services closer to home for more women. Our government thanks the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan and its generous donors for supporting efforts to improve access to breast cancer screening, helping detect issues earlier and improve patient outcomes.

To further strengthen care across Saskatchewan, the Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive (RRRI) is being expanded to more communities, for a total of 82 now eligible. The program offers incentive packages of up to $50,000 for a three-year return-in-service agreement for certain high-priority health occupations needed in these communities. The RRRI is supported by an investment of $8.7 million in the 2026-27 budget to maintain and expand the program. To see the complete list of communities, details on eligibility and how to apply, click here.

Community safety remains a priority for our government, especially in our growing and vibrant communities. That’s why we are investing in small town and rural police services to ensure officers have the tools and resources they need to keep residents safe. With the introduction of the Small Town and Rural Police Services Grant Program, we are investing $190,000 to support small town and rural police services. The program provides $10,000 for every sworn officer serving in these services this year. This is another step forward in protecting Saskatchewan and helping to keep our communities safer through strong policing supports.

Strong communities are built not only through safe streets, but also by supporting the organizations and people who have helped shape them. Another important part of that commitment is ensuring our veterans, and their organizations have the support they need to continue their important work. Applications are now open for the Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program, which provides grants of up to $30,000 to local Legion branches and veterans’ organizations. The application deadline is May 15, 2026.

Our commitment to strong communities extends beyond supporting veterans’ organizations. It also includes recognizing and celebrating the diverse cultures, faiths and traditions that make up a strong Saskatchewan. Our government has passed The From Many Peoples, Strength Act. This new framework will eliminate the need for representatives of cultural and faith groups to request formal proclamation of their heritage recognition day, week or month each year. Including all heritage recognitions under a single framework reflects the diversity that makes our province strong and reinforces our commitment to building an inclusive and respectful future for everyone.

Your Saskatchewan Party government will continue protecting our economic growth, our strong communities and investments in accessible services and programs that Saskatchewan people rely on today and into the future. If you have questions, concerns or ideas, you can contact my constituency office using the contact information below.