The foundation has been laid and if the coming year unfolds as well as 2012 Saskatchewan is in for another great twelve months.
According to the province's Economy Minister the year 2012 will go down in the history books with record levels of population, employment and investment reached.
"Saskatchewan's economy was the envy of nearly every Canadian province in 2012 with more jobs, more people to fill those jobs and record levels of new investment coming into the province," Economy Minister Bill Boyd says. "This government's growth agenda will capitalize on our strengths - our people, our resources and our innovation and ensure that Saskatchewan continues to be an economic leader in Canada through 2013 and beyond."
Saskatchewan's population reached an all-time record of 1,086,564 after the third quarter of 2012. Saskatchewan is ranked in the top two provinces in a number of areas including: investments; international exports; manufacturing shipments; retail sales; employment growth and average weekly earnings.
In fact, according to an average of seven major forecasters, Saskatchewan is expected to have the second best economy in 2013 with a growth rate of 2.9 per cent.
"Although some of the final data for 2012 has yet to come in, 2013 looks to be very promising for the Saskatchewan economy with solid growth expected," Boyd adds. "Supported by strong agriculture and resource sectors, our economy is on a steady course to boost exports, which in turn creates jobs and a multitude of business and investment opportunities."
Bring on the new year!
