REGINA — Saskatchewan continues to lead the country in job creation, adding 21,100 jobs year-over-year in April — a 3.6 per cent increase, the highest among provinces, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada.
The province also posted the lowest unemployment rate in Canada at 4.3 per cent, well below the national average of 6.9 per cent, according to the government media release.
“Saskatchewan is an economic leader in Canada, demonstrated by the 21,000 jobs we added in April and the lowest unemployment rate in the nation,” said Deputy Premier and Minister of Immigration and Career Training Jim Reiter. “Our government is ensuring that our labour market remains strong, our economy continues to grow and that Saskatchewan remains the best and most affordable place to live, work and raise a family in Canada.”
Full-time employment rose by 14,800 jobs (3.1 per cent), while part-time employment grew by 6,300 jobs (5.9 per cent).
Saskatoon and Regina also experienced significant gains. Saskatoon’s employment rose by 6,600 jobs (3.4 per cent), and Regina added 4,600 jobs (3.2 per cent) year-over-year.
Sectors with major growth included health care and social assistance, up 8,900 jobs (9.8 per cent); construction, up 4,900 jobs (12.6 per cent); and public administration, up 6,600 jobs (19.2 per cent).
The province’s economic momentum extends beyond employment. Saskatchewan ranked second among provinces for GDP growth in 2024, with real GDP rising 3.4 per cent from 2023 — more than double the national average of 1.6 per cent. The province's real GDP value reached a record $80.5 billion, up from $77.9 billion in 2023, and remains the second highest per capita among provinces.
Other indicators show strength in new motor vehicle sales and urban housing starts, where Saskatchewan ranked second and third respectively in year-over-year growth.
This growth is supported by the province’s labour and investment strategies: Building the Workforce for a Growing Economy and Securing the Next Decade of Growth, the provincial government said.
