The Chamber is distributing our survey, including small and medium businesses in each of the main business districts and along 8th Street. Watch your Inbox for the survey link or one of our team coming through your front door!

Small and medium size businesses could benefit the most from proposed changes to Saskatchewan’s property tax model based on an expert study commissioned by the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities (SUMA) that outlines how the model could be made more simple, fair and transparent.

Last week the Chamber together with Downtown Saskatoon hosted a roundtable session with the Minister of Social Services, Gene Makowsky and the Minister of Health, Paul Merriman to discuss the complex housing issues and subsequent criminal activities effecting businesses downtown.

Where shelter facilities are located, the availability of on-site outdoor spaces and what level of services they offer, matters. Stakes are high for everyone effected, so the process of reviewing applications for shelter developments should involve stakeholder consultations that are open, transparent and led by City Council.

Chambers across Saskatchewan are committed to welcoming individuals and families who are fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.

The Saskatoon Police Service has recently revised and released a guide on preventing and reporting crimes. The guide includes tips for prevention and details on when, how and why to report criminal activity.