Released on January 18, 2013
The province’s manufacturing shipments are maintaining a leading position in Canada for 2012 and continuing to set monthly records.
Manufacturing shipments were up 4.7 per cent in November 2012 over November 2011, according to Statistics Canada. Nationally, Saskatchewan had the second highest increase among provinces in terms of percentage change, and set a record once again for the month of November.
“Saskatchewan’s manufacturing sector continues to have a solid performance for 2012,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “Not only are we second among all provinces, but results for November are more than nine times the national average of 0.5 per cent.”
On a month-to-month basis (seasonally adjusted), Saskatchewan’s manufacturing shipments slipped slightly, down 0.4 per cent compared to October 2012.
“Saskatchewan manufacturers are producing products the world needs, and the quality of goods produced is second to none,” Boyd said. “That creates jobs, supports families, and builds careers right here at home.”
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For more information, contact:
Joanne Johnson
Economy
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4765
Email: joanne.johnson@gov.sk.ca