Member Statement (13 May 2024)

From Hansard (13 May 2024)

 

Saskatchewan Employment Numbers Reflective of Growing Economy

Mr. Jenson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It’s another great day in Saskatchewan as more people are working in our province. According to the latest StatsCan report released on Friday, 12,300 more people are working in Saskatchewan today than a year ago.

There are more women working, more men working, and more young people working than a year ago. There are 6,900 more people working in Regina, 8,200 more people working in Saskatoon. And there are 600 more people working in our resource sector, 1,200 more working in manufacturing, 2,600 more working in information services, 2,800 more working in business services. There is 3,000 more in accommodation and food services, 3,900 more in transportation, 4,600 more in scientific and technical services. And to top off that list, Mr. Speaker, 5,300 more Saskatchewan people are working in education. Our unemployment rate remains well below the national average.

Mr. Speaker, more people, more jobs, and more opportunities. Our economy is strong and growing, and with a strong and growing economy, we can continue to make record investments into classrooms, care, and communities. And that’s great news for Saskatchewan, Mr. Speaker.

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