Today, the Chamber joined forces with the NSBA to present to the Governance & Priorities Committee of City Council, urging councillors to press City Hall to find savings, efficiencies and alternatives in the lead up to its budget deliberations this November. The call comes amid discussions of an above-average property tax increase for businesses and residents in 2026 and 2027.

On October 1, Saskatchewan’s minimum wage will increase to $15.35 per hour - up 35 cents from the current hourly rate. Through a survey of Chamber members, we asked how you plan to manage the increase and what impact it will have on your operations. Thanks to everyone for your responses and comments.

How will it affect your business and bottom line? On October 1, 2025, the minimum wage will increase to $15.35 per hour, calculated using the current indexation formula which gives equal weight to changes to the Consumer Price Index and Average Hourly Wage for Saskatchewan. 

According to a new forecast from Deloitte Canada, Canadian natural gas prices could jump nearly 60% this year — marking the end of years-long discounts — as a new export terminal in northern BC begins shipping to global markets.

In response to rising concerns from our membership, the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce has submitted a formal letter to Mayor Block and City Councillors, highlighting the growing impact that crime, vandalism, and interactions with vulnerable populations are having on local businesses.

The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce welcomes the findings of the Competition Bureau’s latest report “Cleared for take-off: Elevating airline competition” which calls on federal decision-makers to prioritize competition in aviation policy, ease restrictions on foreign investment, and improve service to remote and underserved communities.