The Spring Sitting of the Saskatchewan Legislature concluded today, highlighted by the Government’s balanced 2025-26 Budget, as well as an emphasis on community safety and accessibility of public services.
Premier Scott Moe stated: “Saskatchewan is a growing and vibrant province that continues to benefit from a strong economy even in uncertain times. Record investments were made this year to keep Saskatchewan an affordable place to live, work and raise a family.”
The significant measures approved during this legislative session include the following.
Affordability measures:
- Fertility Treatment Tax Credit: Helps cover fertility treatment costs.
- Active Families Benefit: Doubled and income threshold raised to $120,000.
- Senior Supplement: Increased by $500 annually for four years.
- Personal Care Home Benefit: Supports over 2,000 low-income seniors.
- Graduate Retention Program: Maximum benefit increased to $24,000.
- Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship: Up to $3,000 for Grade 12 students.
- Education Property Tax: Mill rates reduced, saving property owners over $100 million annually.
- Home Renovation Tax Credit: Saves residents up to $420 and seniors $525 annually.
- First-Time Homebuyers’ Tax Credit: Maximum benefit increased to $1,575.
- Disability Tax Credit: Increased by 25%.
- Caregiver Tax Credit: Increased by 25%.
- Small Business Tax Rate: Permanently at 1%, saving over $50 million annually.
- Investment Tax Credit: Supports small and medium enterprises.
- Truck Driver Training Rebate: Supports commercial driving license seekers.
Legislation for Community Safety:
- Construction Codes Act: Pilot framework for municipalities to dispose of structures and train volunteer fire departments.
- Safe Public Spaces Act: Includes fentanyl, methamphetamine, and needles as street weapons.
- Trespass to Property Regulations: Immediate enforcement against public intoxication and drug use.
New Agreement for Teachers:
- Government-Trustee Bargaining Agreement: Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) and the provincial government signed a new three-year collective agreement, effective September 2023 to August 2026, ending a lengthy labour dispute and providing certainty for teachers, students, and families.
Health Care Investments:
- Regina Breast Health Centre: Streamlines care and reduces wait times.
- Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive: Expanded to 70 communities, offering up to $50,000 for new health employees.
- Physician Recruitment Campaign: Encourages U.S. physicians to practice in Saskatchewan.
The Saskatchewan’s political landscape continues to be dominated by the conservative Saskatchewan Party, led by Premier Scott Moe, who secured a majority government in the 2024 provincial election. This first legislative session of the new government reflects a sharp focus on maintaining economic stability in the face of serious tariff and trade challenges from the U.S.
In contrast, the opposition NDP and the media seem more fixated on the potential growth of separatist sentiment in Saskatchewan since the election of another Liberal government in Ottawa on April 28th.
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