Released on May 19, 2026
Growth in building sector protects citizens.
Statistics Canada's building permit numbers released today indicate a 29.9 per cent year-over-year increase for Saskatchewan in March 2026 compared to March 2025 (seasonally adjusted). This places third among the provinces for growth in this category.
"Saskatchewan continues to experience growth, as we can see from the latest data on building permits," Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding said. "Today's numbers show that our provincial economy remains strong and is helping take our construction sector to new heights. Our government is focused on protecting citizens by ensuring that crucial infrastructure and services are ready and available when people need them."
Building permits also saw month-over-month growth in March 2026, up 26.1 per cent from February 2026 (seasonally adjusted). This also ranked third in the country.
The total value of building permits represents the dollar value of construction permits for residential and non-residential buildings and is an important indicator of construction activity, and demand for raw materials and employment.
Statistics Canada's latest GDP numbers indicate that Saskatchewan's 2025 real GDP reached an all-time high of $85.4 billion. This was an increase of 2.2 per cent, putting the province well above the national average of 1.6 per cent.
Private capital investment in Saskatchewan increased last year by 12 per cent to $13.6 billion, ranking first among provinces. Efforts behind the province's Securing the Next Decade of Growth: Saskatchewan's Investment Attraction Strategy is driving that momentum.
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