Author name: SK Caucus

Training More Doctors to Strengthen Saskatchewan’s Health Care Workforce May 6, 2026 Saskatchewan is training more physicians to support a growing and sustainable health care workforce. In 2026-27, the Government of Saskatchewan is investing $4.3 million to add 20 new seats in the Undergraduate Medical Education program at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine. […]

Record Number of Surgeries Performed in Saskatchewan 2025-26 May 6, 2026 More than 100,000 surgical procedures performed for the second consecutive year. Saskatchewan has reached a new milestone in surgical care, with more than 102,000 surgeries and procedures performed between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. This is the highest annual total on record

Saskatchewan Invests $1.4 Million in Housing for Women and Children Leaving Violence May 5, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to protecting women and children who are leaving violence and abuse by supporting second-stage housing across the province. Approximately $355,000 will be invested in second-stage housing intervention and counselling support services annually over the

Saskatchewan Introduces Henry’s Law, Strengthening Carbon Monoxide Detection Standards in the Province May 5, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan is announcing changes to the carbon monoxide (CO) alarm requirements in residential buildings.  The changes will further strengthen the current regulations, requiring CO alarms in all residential suites regardless of location in the building.    Read

Legislation Passes for Compassionate Intervention for Addictions Treatment May 5, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan has passed The Compassionate Intervention Act, which allows for involuntary addictions treatment. The Act supports people with severe addictions who are not capable of seeking help despite serious health and safety risks.   Read more : https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/may/05/legislation-passes-for-compassionate-intervention-for-addictions-treatment Back

Renewed Funding Supports Children with Complex Medical Needs at Hope’s Home May 5, 2026 The governments of Saskatchewan and Canada are providing more than $1.2 million to Hope’s Home to continue supporting a minimum of 20 children with complex medical needs and their families.   Read more : https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/may/05/renewed-funding-supports-children-with-complex-medical-needs-at-hopes-home Back

Training Available to Producers Planning to Participate in Strychnine Stewardship Program May 5, 2026 Online training is now available for producers planning to participate in Saskatchewan’s Strychnine Stewardship Program. The training is a required step for producers in eligible rural municipalities (RMs) seeking access to two per cent liquid strychnine for targeted control of Richardson’s

Saskatchewan Invests $3.5 Million in Regina and Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centres May 5, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan has increased funding by $534,000 to the Trades and Skills Centres in Saskatoon and Regina, bringing the total investment to $3.5 million. This increase will fund three additional programs at both Trades and Skills Centres.  

Saskatchewan Signs 3-Year Pharmacy Proprietor Agreement May 5, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan and the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan (PAS) have developed a three-year agreement that aligns with the province’s Patients First Health Care Plan. The Pharmacy Proprietor Agreement funds services such as dispensing of medications and minor ailment diagnosis and treatment. This agreement will

New Training Facility Expands Opportunities in Central Saskatchewan May 1, 2026 A multi-million-dollar investment from the Government of Saskatchewan, BHP and Carlton Trail College will support development of the new BHP Technical Training Centre in Humboldt. The new centre will expand Carlton Trail College’s existing campus, helping train the next generation of skilled workers and

Saskatchewan’s GDP Highest on Record – $85.4 Billion In 2025 May 1, 2026 Today, estimates from Statistics Canada show Saskatchewan’s GDP grew by 2.2 per cent, bringing the total for 2025 to $85.4 billion. This is yet another all-time high for the province and well above the national average of 1.6 per cent.   Read

Province Offers Grants for Suicide Prevention May 1, 2026 For a second year, the Government of Saskatchewan is offering grants to community partners to support suicide prevention initiatives across the province.   Read more : https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/may/01/province-offers-grants-for-suicide-prevention Back