Sask. budget sees $8.1B for health care, more urgent care centres planned

Saskatchewan passes balanced budget

The provincial government tabled a balanced budget on Wednesday that includes a $12 million surplus.

Saskatchewan budget projects $12M surplus but trade war a threat to spending plan

'If the tariffs are on for an extended period of time, it'll push us into a deficit position,' Finance Minister Jim Reiter said.

Sask. budget sees $8.1B for health care, more urgent care centres planned

With emergency rooms in Saskatoon and Regina bursting at the seams – a bump in funding for health care came as no surprise in the provincial budget. The most expensive government service received has $15.7 billion over the past two budgets.

Sask Budget Forecasts Small Surplus in Face of US and China Tariffs

Saskatchewan’s government has tabled its 2025–2026 budget with a surplus of $12.1 million, citing U.S. and China tariffs as points of concern. Finance Minister Jim Reiter delivered the budget on March 19, saying the threat of more tariffs from the United States presents a challenge. The government has opted to prioritize its affordability promises like pausing property taxes and cutting personal taxes. U.S. President Donald Trump has put 25 perc…

Health care, schools and policing: Highlights of the Saskatchewan budget

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Party government tabled its 2025-26 budget on Wednesday. Here are some highlights: — $12-million surplus predicted on total spending of $21 billion.

Saskatchewan to post $12M budget surplus amid tariff headwinds

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s government says it will ride a strong economy to a projected razor-thin surplus in next year’s budget, but turbulent headwinds of tariffs could ultimately blow a billion-dollar hole in the spending plan.