The Government of Saskatchewan announced today that it has invested $510,000 in funding for the Workplace Essential Skills Saskatchewan Initiative, to enable approximately 250 workers and job-seekers to build the skills they need for long-term employment and advancement.

With an eye on the future of Saskatchewan's economy, the Saskatchewan Labour Market Commission (SLMC) has submitted its final report - one that will provide a foundation for the provincial Labour Market Strategy.

Arthon Construction Ltd. pled guilty to two charges and was fined a total of $11,200 after violating occupational health and safety legislation that could have prevented a work-related injury.

Saskatchewan's new immigration strategy was released to the public today during an event at Greystone Heights Elementary School in Saskatoon. The strategy responds to important social and economic changes underway within and beyond Saskatchewan by improving upon current immigration programs and undertaking new initiatives to create jobs and renew communities.  For more information on the strategy, view the brochure.

The Government of Saskatchewan has unveiled new business immigration streams that will help grow the economy and create jobs. These new initiatives are key elements of the government's new immigration strategy.

The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are teaming up to invest more than $118 million in 21 projects at post-secondary institutions throughout Saskatchewan.