Wholesale trade jumped 17.9 per cent in April 2015 over last April, almost three times the national average of 6.7 per cent according to Statistics Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest percentage increase among the provinces.
"Saskatchewan's economy is making real gains in many areas," Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. "Diversification has put our province in a highly competitive position relative to the other provinces."
In total, wholesale trade in April was $2.4 billion, up from $2.0 billion in 2014. That's the highest on record for the month of April.
"The record wholesale numbers from April show the strength of Saskatchewan's economy," Boyd said. "Population and jobs are up, which is a clear indication that Saskatchewan people are prospering and well positioned for the future."
