Saskatchewan’s economy continues to recover with year-over-year retail trade growth being the highest in the country..Retail trade grew in Saskatchewan by 13% between February 2021 and February 2022..Saskatchewan ranked third highest amongst the provinces from January 2022 to February 2022 as retail trade expanded by 2.4%, which totalled just over $2 billion..Minister of Trade and Export Development, Jeremy Harrison, thinks it is great news for the province to be leading in one of the most important areas of economic growth..“Saskatchewan continues to lead the country in key economic growth indicators,” said Harrison. .“Our government is increasing trade and export opportunities for Saskatchewan businesses, attracting record investment and supporting one of Canada’s most competitive business environments to ensure this growth continues.”.NDP Opposition Critic for Jobs and the Economy, Aleana Young, told the Western Standard, “Retail is Saskatchewan’s largest private sector employer — a canary in the coal mine when it comes to economic indicators. The health of the sector is directly tied to the buying power of families.”.“Governments across Canada are stepping up, supporting small businesses and making life more affordable for ordinary people. It’s high time Premier Moe and the Saskatchewan Party did the same.”.Retail trade growth is not the only key economic indicator that Saskatchewan is leading..In February, Saskatchewan led the country in wholesale trade and manufacturing sales, and had the second-highest growth in merchandise exports month-to-month..Chris Oldcorn is a Western Standard Reporter based in Regina.,coldcorn@westernstandard.news,Twitter: @chrisoldcorn,.Parler: @chrisoldcorn.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Saskatchewan’s economy continues to recover with year-over-year retail trade growth being the highest in the country..Retail trade grew in Saskatchewan by 13% between February 2021 and February 2022..Saskatchewan ranked third highest amongst the provinces from January 2022 to February 2022 as retail trade expanded by 2.4%, which totalled just over $2 billion..Minister of Trade and Export Development, Jeremy Harrison, thinks it is great news for the province to be leading in one of the most important areas of economic growth..“Saskatchewan continues to lead the country in key economic growth indicators,” said Harrison. .“Our government is increasing trade and export opportunities for Saskatchewan businesses, attracting record investment and supporting one of Canada’s most competitive business environments to ensure this growth continues.”.NDP Opposition Critic for Jobs and the Economy, Aleana Young, told the Western Standard, “Retail is Saskatchewan’s largest private sector employer — a canary in the coal mine when it comes to economic indicators. The health of the sector is directly tied to the buying power of families.”.“Governments across Canada are stepping up, supporting small businesses and making life more affordable for ordinary people. It’s high time Premier Moe and the Saskatchewan Party did the same.”.Retail trade growth is not the only key economic indicator that Saskatchewan is leading..In February, Saskatchewan led the country in wholesale trade and manufacturing sales, and had the second-highest growth in merchandise exports month-to-month..Chris Oldcorn is a Western Standard Reporter based in Regina.,coldcorn@westernstandard.news,Twitter: @chrisoldcorn,.Parler: @chrisoldcorn.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.