Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
REGINA — Saskatchewan’s government is ending the last fiscal year deep in the red.
The province’s year-end public accounts show Saskatchewan is to post a $947-million deficit for the 2025-26 year.
It’s a major swing from the $12-million surplus the province had initially projected.
The province says more spending in health care and other areas pushed it into a deficit.
Finance Minister Jim Reiter says he plans to work on reducing expenses while providing affordability relief.
The province’s net debt has increased by $1.5 billion, but Reiter says Saskatchewan continues to have a strong credit rating.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 30, 2026.
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press
