The Saskatoon Chamber has prepared this template letter for you to modify and email to Air Canada executives. All relevant email addresses are included in the template. Feel free to copy and paste to your business letterhead.

Yesterday we learned that Air Canada will no longer be offering direct flights to and from Calgary for the province's two biggest airports starting in mid-January.

Yesterday afternoon, Saskatoon City Council deliberated on mid-cycle adjustments to the City’s budget to close Saskatoon’s $8M+ budget deficit. In the end, Council was able to partially close the gap, resulting in a rate increase to 3.93% for commercial and residential property taxpayers.

Many employers will provide gift cards to employees this year as a way of thanking them for their hard work and service. CRA has recently updated its taxable benefit regulations to expand the definition of non-cash gift cards – which could affect you and your employees this season.

Next week, Saskatoon City Council will review the state of the City’s finances and look to make adjustments to address the City’s projected $8.3M deficit.

Ensuring that thousands of people can access the district will require an “all of the above” approach.