NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS OPEN IN SASKATOON
A home under construction in Saskatoon is pictured May 17, 2022. (Dan Shingoose/CTV Saskatoon)
CTV story: Saskatoon Métis organization opens 73 housing units
Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada's housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape and build homes more quickly. The Government of Canada is stepping up with a bold new approach to increase the supply of housing in Canada.
Central to that work, the Government of Canada launched Build Canada Homes, which will help increase the pace of affordable homebuilding to increase housing supply. Build Canada Homes will also help fight homelessness by building transitional and supportive housing - working with provinces, territories, municipalities and Indigenous communities. It will build deeply affordable and community housing for low-income households and partner with private market developers to build affordable homes for the Canadian middle class.
Seventy-three housing units are now open in Saskatoon. A joint investment by the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, and partnerships with Camponi Housing Corporation, SaskNative Rentals and the City of Saskatoon, enabled the development of this project which includes 37 market rental units, 19 affordable units and 17 accessible one-bedroom units. Thirty-six of these homes are providing a place to call home for low-income seniors, families and individuals with disabilities. Tailored specifically for Métis and First Nations Peoples, Métis Veterans Plaza is operated by Camponi Housing Corporation and SaskNative Rentals and offers on-site social, medical and financial support services.
"Affordable housing is more than a place to live; it is the foundation of stability, independence, and opportunity for individuals and families to succeed," Jenson said. "By creating homes that are safe, accessible, and aligned with cultural needs, we support stronger communities and brighter futures."
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YOUR LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Saskatchewan is showing no signs of slowing down, with recently released strong economic numbers. In 2025, our province’s labour market continued to deliver low unemployment and consistent job creation. According to Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan added 15,200 jobs and recorded the lowest unemployment rate in Canada at 5.2 per cent, well below the national average of 6.8 per cent. These results reflect the strength of our industries and employers, and the growing opportunities available here at home.
Positive momentum continues with new wholesale trade figures showing an increase of 15.3 per cent from November 2024 to November 2025. This ranks Saskatchewan first among all provinces for year-over-year growth. Strong performance in this sector signals consumer confidence in our economy. Our government remains focused on ensuring producers can reach the markets they need so more resources continue to flow within our provincial economy.
These strong economic results allow us to reinvest strategically. Saskatchewan’s position as a global leader in crop exports is built on decades of research and innovation, and we continue to support that work. Our government is also investing in livestock research to help producers adapt, remain competitive, and succeed in an ever-changing industry.
Recently, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture David Marit and Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald announced a $9.7 million investment to support crop research in Saskatchewan. This includes $2.5 million through the Strategic Research Initiative to study the long-term management of herbicide-resistant kochia and wild oats. It also includes $7.2 million to support 39 new crop research projects through the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).
Through the ADF, an additional $4.5 million was announced to support 25 new livestock and forage-related research projects. The ministers also announced a renewed $3.9 million multi-year partnership with two world-class research organizations (the Prairie Swine Centre and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization).More information and a full list of projects are available at www.saskatchewan.ca.
Beyond economic and agricultural investments, our government, together with SGI, remains committed to making Saskatchewan roads safer for everyone. Through the $2 million Provincial Traffic Safety Fund, 80 projects across 78 communities will receive grants of up to $100,000. Since the program began in 2019, $16.6 million has been awarded to more than 900 projects across the province. Applications for the next funding round are open until March 21, 2026. Program details and the full list of approved projects are available at www.sgi.sk.ca/community-grants-programs.
Supporting Saskatchewan families with affordability remains a key focus for our government. One of the many ways we are doing this is by doubling the Community Rink Affordability Grant to $5,000 per rink, representing an annual investment of more than $3.2 million. Rinks are vital community hubs where people of all ages come together. Last year alone, more than 300 rinks, covering over 500 ice surfaces, benefited from this program. Full guidelines and the online application are available through the SPRA website at www.spra.sk.ca/funding.
We will continue to invest in priorities that support the people of Saskatchewan. While there is more work ahead, you can count on your Saskatchewan Party government to keep delivering what is best for our province. If you would like to share your thoughts or have any questions about a provincial program or service, please contact my constituency office at ken.cheveldayoff.mla@sasktel.net or call 306.651.7100.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ON NUCLEAR PROGRAM RECOGNIZED ON THE GLOBAL STAGE
Premier Scott Moe, "Saskatchewan’s expertise continues to be recognized on the global stage.
Last week, Saskatchewan Research Council and Global Institute for Energy, Minerals and Society signed an agreement with the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company to collaborate on advancing nuclear energy, including small modular reactors and innovation in clean, reliable power.
From small modular reactors to innovation in AI, robotics, and waste management, this work is about building a more reliable energy future."
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