Sask spotlights economic growth

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 6 to 10 as Economic Development Week.

This week highlights the various ways in which provincial businesses and organizations are creating economic opportunities for Saskatchewan people.

Economic Development Week is supported by the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA).

“Our province is growing at rates not seen for more than a century, and our economy continues to accelerate with record private capital investment and GDP,” said trade and export development minister Jeremy Harrison.

“This economic growth doesn’t just happen; it is the result of continuous work being undertaken to attract investment and create new opportunities in our communities across the province. There has never been a better time to invest in Saskatchewan.”

Economic Development Week kicked off yesterday with Indigenous Economic Development Day, which is supported by SIEDN.

The day has been set aside to reflect on the ongoing work to support Indigenous economic involvement while celebrating the milestones that have already been achieved in creating opportunities for the province’s Indigenous population.

“The annual Economic Development Week serves as a platform for sharing innovative ideas and best practices at a local level as well as reinforcing partnerships among key stakeholders in the economic development sector,” said SEDA chief engagement officer Verona Thibault.

“The long-standing partnership between SEDA and the Saskatchewan Indigenous Economic Development Network (SIEDN) is an example of organizations committed to economic reconciliation on a province-wide basis.”