US EditionSask. budget sees $8.1B for health care, more urgent care centres planned
- The Saskatchewan Legislature presented its 2025-26 Budget with a predicted surplus of $12 million out of $21 billion, according to the Saskatchewan Party government.
- Health care spending will increase by $485 million to reduce surgical wait times, as detailed in the budget highlights.
- Premier Scott Moe emphasized the importance of a comprehensive plan in response to looming tariffs from the United States and China that threaten the province's economy.
- The budget includes $4.6 billion for capital spending focused on highways, schools, and hospitals, highlighting priorities for Saskatchewan residents.
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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…
Bradford Today
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.
SooToday.com
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.
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