Today’s meeting of the Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) provided encouraging signals that City Council is taking Saskatoon’s growing fiscal pressures seriously and is prepared to explore meaningful cost reductions as part of the 2026–27 budget process.

Startup Week is in full swing, and it’s been great to see the strong turnout at events across the city. There’s a noticeable level of engagement and collaboration happening this week—whether it’s founders sharing ideas, investors asking good questions, or partners exploring ways to support new ventures.

The Saskatoon Chamber has submitted a letter to Council in strong support of the City’s move toward a priority-based budgeting (PBB) approach for upcoming budget cycles.

As summer starts to heat up, Saskatoon’s business owners are taking a fresh look at their employee benefits and seeking for relief. For many, rates have increased – often dramatically – at a time when small and mid-sized businesses are already treading water.

Saskatoon continues to face the growing challenge of more individuals living on its streets. Many of these vulnerable individuals are either unable to access support services or are ineligible for shelters due to the risks they may pose to others.

Are you curious about what’s really happening in Saskatoon’s startup scene? Wondering how local companies are raising millions and what role you could play in shaping Saskatchewan’s innovation economy?