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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Regina, SK – The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce (SCC) welcomes many of the directions outlined in the Government of Saskatchewan’s 2023 Speech from the Throne.
“The continued expansion of Saskatchewan’s economy, and the growth in our agricultural exports is positive news for Saskatchewan businesses and residents across the province. We are very pleased to hear about progress that has been ...read more
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Wednesday, July 05, 2023
Regina, SK - The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is raising the alarm regarding the ongoing strike at the West Coast ports and highlighting the severe consequences it poses for the province of Saskatchewan. As a landlocked region, businesses in Saskatchewan already face significant disadvantages, and any disruption in trade through the West Coast ports could have immediate and long-term negative ...read more
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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
May 9, 2023 - The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the expansion of the Saskatchewan Labour Market Council to include key business leaders and leaders of Saskatchewan’s educational institutions. The Council will take a solutions-based approach to providing labour market insight and recommendations to the provincial government and Saskatchewan employers.
“Saskatchewan is ...read more
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
REGINA, SK - The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see that the 2023 federal budget includes tax incentives to help level the playing field for businesses competing with the US Inflation Reduction Act, and that it has announced plans to establish a Transportation Supply Chain Office and the development of a long-term roadmap for Canada's transportation infrastructure.
“Western ...read more
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Thursday, April 28, 2022
Regina, SK – The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Prabha Ramaswamy as its new CEO. Ramaswamy is a champion of Saskatchewan business, a passionate community leader, and organizational visionary.
“I look forward to collaborating with all our stakeholders to build the strongest business eco-system in Canada,” said Ramaswamy. “Saskatchewan has what the world needs and is ...read more
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Friday, April 08, 2022
Regina, SK – The Government of Canada’s 2022-23 Budget, which was released yesterday, contains several important items for Saskatchewan businesses. This year’s budget did not introduce any COVID-19 support programs; coupling this with the strengthening of Canada’s economy has dropped the deficit from past projections, with the 2022-23 deficit estimated at $52.8 billion. While a balanced budget is ...read more
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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Regina, SK – The Government of Saskatchewan’s 2022-23 Budget, which was released today, contains several important items for Saskatchewan businesses. This year’s budget, themed ‘Back on Track,’ focused on economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and public investment in both human resources, capital, and health care.
“The last couple of years have been a struggle. The Saskatchewan ...read more
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Network Sees Huge Positive Response to Rapid Tests
This week, 18 chambers of commerce in Saskatchewan and several businesses began distributing rapid tests for individuals across the province.
“The response has been amazing. In Swift Current, they ran out of kits within 45 minutes and people are thrilled to finally have access to these important tools to aid in ...read more
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