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SUMA, Sask Chamber respond to 2026 federal budget
The groups praised funding for recreation, housing and trade while the chamber urged a clearer path to fiscal balance.
- On Thursday, the federal government released Budget 2026, outlining $142 billion in spending over five years and $158 billion in increased revenue. The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association and Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce expressed satisfaction with the plan.
- Over the past year, SUMA representatives traveled to Ottawa to advocate for municipal priorities, consulting with Saskatchewan Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz to highlight infrastructure, housing, and public safety concerns across the province.
- The budget allocates $1.5 billion over nine years through the Build Communities Strong Fund for recreational facilities and ice rinks, plus $44.7 billion over 11 years for non-market housing and mental health services.
- Concerns emerged despite welcome responses: the Saskatchewan Chamber raised alarm over the $62.3 billion deficit, while Dan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses, called it a 'mega disappointing budget' for small enterprises.
- SUMA president Randy Goulden affirmed the organization will continue advocating for infrastructure, health care, and community safety across more than 440 urban municipalities in Saskatchewan, seeking stable long-term funding commitments.
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The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and SUMA welcomed infrastructure and investment measures but called for further fiscal commitments.
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