The Saskatoon Chamber was pleased to see City Council take a significant step toward a more principled and growth-oriented approach to municipal taxation, following today’s unanimous support for a motion to explore a comprehensive tax policy framework.

The Saskatoon Chamber, in partnership with Supply Chain Canada, recently hosted a timely and engaging event focused on the circular economy, a model that reimagines how goods are produced and used to eliminate waste, maximize resource value, and protect natural systems.

This concept, which The Saskatoon Chamber introduced at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s national AGM, has now emerged as a policy plank in the current federal election and is at the forefront of discussions on economic growth and connectivity.

Today, Saskatoon City Council meets to discuss the city’s property tax ratio—a key policy that impacts both businesses and residents. 

The Saskatoon Chamber released a new study that confirms the need for a balanced and transparent tax ratio in Saskatoon. Conducted by Hemson Consulting, the report reveals that businesses currently shoulder a disproportionate share of municipal taxes, despite city services primarily benefiting residential properties.

The 2025-2026 Provincial Budget, tabled today, prioritizes critical investments in healthcare and education while delivering for small and midsize businesses by including the highly anticipated Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Tax Credit proposed by the Saskatoon Chamber.