Saskatchewan

• Approximately one million people call Saskatchewan home
• Once known as 'The World's Bread Basket' because of our wheat, our spirit of innovation has transformed Saskatchewan from a single-crop economy to a powerhouse of thriving economic sectors:
• Advanced Technology
• Agri-value Production and Processing
• Forestry
• Manufacturing Industries
• Minerals
• Oil and Gas
• Our central location with excellent transportation services to North American and offshore markets makes it easy to ship products across the continent or around the world
• Saskatchewan produces a wide range of major goods, and we export 78.6% of what we manufacture
• Saskatchewan is the birthplace of Medicare in North America - with a 50-year history of innovation that serves as a model for health systems around the world
• Our provincial government is parliamentary - 58 elected members represent the interests of every corner of the province
• Our workforce is one of the best educated in the country - over 59% of employees have at least some post-secondary education

 

Health, Education, Social Programs

• Saskatchewan's health system is second to none:
• Committed to publicly funded health care, and no medical insurance premiums
• A world leader in health programs, systems and technologies for over half a century
• We value education - and are ranked among the highest-educated people in the world
• Our education system features:
• Elementary and Secondary schools
• Two world-class universities
• Four skills-training campuses
• Numerous private schools and regional colleges (adult and post-secondary education)
• Our progressive and innovative social programs have won international recognition
• Low cost of living - and excellent housing is still affordable, even in our major cities
• A recent KPMG study of 121 cities in Europe, North America and Japan concluded that businesses in Saskatchewan's four major centres continue to enjoy some of the lowest overall operating costs

Traditional Values

• Our special quality of life supports the individual, the family and the community
• Saskatchewan people are known for their open, welcoming disposition
• We embody a sense of 'community' - with neighbours helping neighbours
• We're friendly people who readily accept others of different ethnic backgrounds
• Employers and organizations value us for our hard work, reliability and loyalty:
• Job tenure is the best in Canada - exceeding the national average by 22.8% in 2005
• Our manufacturing productivity is among the highest in the country
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Safe, Secure Communities

• Healthy and positive lifestyles are part of the Saskatchewan scene
• Residents enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in peaceful, secure communities
• A great place to raise children in safe, friendly neighbourhoods and schools

Culture, Entertainment, Natural Beauty

• We are truly the 'Land of Living Skies' featuring:
• Breathtaking sunsets stretching across endless horizons
• Northern lights that twinkle and dance in the night air
• Four distinct seasons with their beauty, excitement and activities
• A province rich in natural and historical tourist attractions
• Entertainment, arts and culture are plentiful and suit all tastes:
• The performing arts
• Jamborees and major stage productions
• Art galleries and pioneer museums
• Rodeos, craft bazaars and ethnic foods
• Multicultural dances and festivals
• Rock-and-roll, classical and country music events
• Modern and varied shopping and dining
• We're proud of our wide-open spaces and clean, fresh air - no traffic jams, urban sprawl or long commutes here!

Saskatchewan is the 'sunniest' province in Canada - averaging up to 2,500 hours of sunshine a year