Saskatchewan is booming, with 19,800 jobs added year-over-year in March, boasting a 3.4% job growth rate, the highest in Canada. The province's unemployment rate is impressively low at 4.9%, significantly below the national average of 6.7%. Deputy Premier Jim Reiter attributes this success to the government's decision to make Saskatchewan the first carbon tax-free province, creating a favourable business environment ¹.

Key Highlights of Saskatchewan's Labour Market:

– Record-High Female Employment: Female employment has reached an all-time high of 287,000, with an increase of 11,300 (4.1%).

– Full-Time Employment Growth: Full-time employment rose by 5,400 (1.1%).

– Male Employment Increase: Male employment grew by 8,400 (2.7%).

City-Level Growth:

– Saskatoon: Employment up 4,800 (2.5%).

– Regina: Employment up 3,500 (2.5%).

Industry-Specific Growth:

– Construction: Up 8,700 (24.2%).

– Health Care and Social Assistance: Up 8,100 (8.8%).

– Educational Services: Up 4,900 (8.7%).

Economic Growth in Other Areas:

– New Motor Vehicle Sales: Ranked first in Canada with 17.3% growth.

– Retail Sales: Ranked second with 11.5% growth.

– Urban Housing Starts: Second-highest growth rate with 51.5%.

The Government of Saskatchewan's strategies, including the Labour Market Strategy and Investment Attraction Strategy, aim to support the province's strong economy and attract private capital investment