
INSIDE
- Labour Market
- Saskatchewan Economy
- Consumer
- Manufacturing Sales
- International Trade
- Construction
- Culture
- Population
- TrendLine Report Card
TrendLine Saskatchewan - June 2025
Employment growth (2.6%) in May driven by construction, health care, and social assistance, agriculture, and public administration.
- YTD provincial unemployment down nearly 10%
- YTD Housing starts up 105.7%
- Construction leads employment growth with a 16.3% increase YTD

Stephen Johnson
MA
Chief Economist
In May 2025, Saskatchewan’s economy demonstrated robust growth, with total average year-to-date employment rising by 2.6% (15,220 positions) compared to the same period in 2024, driven largely by gains in sectors such as construction, health care and social assistance, agriculture, and public administration, while declines were noted in professional, scientific and technical services, wholesale and retail trade, and manufacturing. Most employment growth was in full-time positions, and the unemployment rate dropped from 5.6% to 5.0%. Housing starts surged by 105.7%, the Housing Price Index increased to $350,350, and inflation averaged 1.7% year-over-year, led by higher food and shelter costs. Building permits rose by 79.6%, retail trade climbed by 6.6%, and wholesale trade soared by 24.3%, although manufacturing sales fell by 5.4%. New motor vehicle sales increased by 18.6%, average weekly earnings grew by 5.9%, and restaurant receipts were up 3.2%. The province’s population reached an all-time high of 1,253,569, primarily due to international immigration, even as net interprovincial migration remained negative.
In general, Saskatchewan businesses are operating in a favorable economic climate marked by rising employment, strong population growth, and increased consumer spending, which together signal expanded market opportunities and heightened demand for goods and services. The surge in full-time jobs and a lower unemployment rate suggest a growing pool of skilled workers and greater consumer confidence, while robust gains in sectors like construction, health care, and retail point to sector-specific opportunities for expansion. Housing starts and building permits have risen sharply, indicating a boom in construction and related industries, and the increase in average weekly earnings may further boost local consumption. Businesses can also benefit from a supportive policy environment, including one of the lowest small business tax rates in Canada, a high-income threshold for the small business tax rate, and a wide array of grants, incentives, and support programs for both startups and established firms. However, challenges remain in sectors experiencing employment or sales declines, such as manufacturing and certain professional services, highlighting the need for adaptation and innovation. Additionally, the province’s focus on attracting investment and facilitating international trade offers further growth prospects, especially for businesses able to scale or tap into export market.
TrendLine Saskatchewan - June 2025
INSIDE
- Labour Market
- Saskatchewan Economy
- Consumer
- Manufacturing Sales
- International Trade
- Construction
- Culture
- Population
- TrendLine Report Card
Employment growth (2.6%) in May driven by construction, health care, and social assistance, agriculture, and public administration.
- YTD provincial unemployment down nearly 10%
- YTD Housing starts up 105.7%
- Construction leads employment growth with a 16.3% increase YTD
In May 2025, Saskatchewan’s economy demonstrated robust growth, with total average year-to-date employment rising by 2.6% (15,220 positions) compared to the same period in 2024, driven largely by gains in sectors such as construction, health care and social assistance, agriculture, and public administration, while declines were noted in professional, scientific and technical services, wholesale and retail trade, and manufacturing. Most employment growth was in full-time positions, and the unemployment rate dropped from 5.6% to 5.0%. Housing starts surged by 105.7%, the Housing Price Index increased to $350,350, and inflation averaged 1.7% year-over-year, led by higher food and shelter costs. Building permits rose by 79.6%, retail trade climbed by 6.6%, and wholesale trade soared by 24.3%, although manufacturing sales fell by 5.4%. New motor vehicle sales increased by 18.6%, average weekly earnings grew by 5.9%, and restaurant receipts were up 3.2%. The province’s population reached an all-time high of 1,253,569, primarily due to international immigration, even as net interprovincial migration remained negative.
In general, Saskatchewan businesses are operating in a favorable economic climate marked by rising employment, strong population growth, and increased consumer spending, which together signal expanded market opportunities and heightened demand for goods and services. The surge in full-time jobs and a lower unemployment rate suggest a growing pool of skilled workers and greater consumer confidence, while robust gains in sectors like construction, health care, and retail point to sector-specific opportunities for expansion. Housing starts and building permits have risen sharply, indicating a boom in construction and related industries, and the increase in average weekly earnings may further boost local consumption. Businesses can also benefit from a supportive policy environment, including one of the lowest small business tax rates in Canada, a high-income threshold for the small business tax rate, and a wide array of grants, incentives, and support programs for both startups and established firms. However, challenges remain in sectors experiencing employment or sales declines, such as manufacturing and certain professional services, highlighting the need for adaptation and innovation. Additionally, the province’s focus on attracting investment and facilitating international trade offers further growth prospects, especially for businesses able to scale or tap into export market.
Composite Indicator Actual & Seasonally Adjusted
Key Indicator This Month
Employment 2.6% |
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June 2025 YTD |
Employment
2.6%
June 2025 YTD
Labour Market
Average YTD unemployment rate down to 5.0% moving into May 2025
Unemployment Rate 5.0% |
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May 2025 YTD |
Total average year-to-date employment in Saskatchewan was up by 2.6%, or 15,220 positions, in May 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Year-to-date employment in May 2025 increased over the same period in 2024 in several sectors. Notable gains were seen in agriculture (2,360 positions), resource extraction (2,020), construction (6,320), educational services (2,400), health care and social assistance (8,440), information, culture and recreation (1,760), accommodation and food services (620), and public administration (4,340).
Conversely, employment declined in other sectors. Utilities lost 40 positions, manufacturing lost 180, wholesale and retail trade was down by 3,580, transportation and warehousing by 120, finance, insurance, real estate and leasing by 240, professional, scientific and technical services by 6,100, business, building and other support services by 1,720, and other services by 1,120.
- So far in 2025, most of the year-to-date employment gains have been in full-time positions, which increased by 8,180. Part-time positions also grew, rising by 7,060.
The average year-to-date unemployment rate decreased from 5.6% in May 2024 to 5.0% in May 2025. The average number of unemployed people dropped by 2,800, falling to 32,240 in May 2025 from 35,040 in May 2024. Additionally, the number of people of labour force age who are not in the labour force increased or decreased by 12,320 over the same period.
Among Saskatchewan's economic regions, Economic Region 10 (Regina-Moose Mountain) had the highest annual average increase in employment in May 2025 at 3.6%. Economic Region 20 (Swift Current-Moose Jaw) recorded the lowest unemployment rate at 3.9%.
Total average year-to-date employment in Saskatchewan was up by 2.6%, or 15,220 positions, in May 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Year-to-date employment in May 2025 increased over the same period in 2024 in several sectors. Notable gains were seen in agriculture (2,360 positions), resource extraction (2,020), construction (6,320), educational services (2,400), health care and social assistance (8,440), information, culture and recreation (1,760), accommodation and food services (620), and public administration (4,340).
Conversely, employment declined in other sectors. Utilities lost 40 positions, manufacturing lost 180, wholesale and retail trade was down by 3,580, transportation and warehousing by 120, finance, insurance, real estate and leasing by 240, professional, scientific and technical services by 6,100, business, building and other support services by 1,720, and other services by 1,120.
- So far in 2025, most of the year-to-date employment gains have been in full-time positions, which increased by 8,180. Part-time positions also grew, rising by 7,060.
The average year-to-date unemployment rate decreased from 5.6% in May 2024 to 5.0% in May 2025. The average number of unemployed people dropped by 2,800, falling to 32,240 in May 2025 from 35,040 in May 2024. Additionally, the number of people of labour force age who are not in the labour force increased or decreased by 12,320 over the same period.
Among Saskatchewan's economic regions, Economic Region 10 (Regina-Moose Mountain) had the highest annual average increase in employment in May 2025 at 3.6%. Economic Region 20 (Swift Current-Moose Jaw) recorded the lowest unemployment rate at 3.9%.
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
May 2025 YTD
INDICATOR | MONTH TO MONTH | YEAR TO DATE | |||||||
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Labour Market | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change | % Change | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change | % Change | |
Employment | 611500 | 627800 | 593140 | 608360 | - | - | |||
Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.3 | 4 | 5.6 | 5.0 | - | - | |||
Average Weekly Earnings ($) | 1208 | 1258 | 1193 | 1264 | - | - |
Saskatchewan Economy
Real GDP expected to grow (1.8%) in 2025
Real GDP Forecast: 2025 1.8% |
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Saskatchewan Finance |
The Bank of Canada trimmed its key policy rate by 25 basis points on March 12 to 2.75% and raised concerns about inflationary pressures and weaker growth stemming from trade uncertainty and the US’s tariffs. The bank also said it would "proceed carefully with any further changes" to rates given the need to assess both the upward pressures on inflation from higher costs and the downward pressures from weaker demand.
According to the Saskatchewan Finance in its 2025-2026 budget forecast, real GDP is predicted grow by 1.6% in 2024 and 1.8% in 2025.
Real GDP expected to grow (1.8%) in 2025
The Bank of Canada trimmed its key policy rate by 25 basis points on March 12 to 2.75% and raised concerns about inflationary pressures and weaker growth stemming from trade uncertainty and the US’s tariffs. The bank also said it would "proceed carefully with any further changes" to rates given the need to assess both the upward pressures on inflation from higher costs and the downward pressures from weaker demand.
According to the Saskatchewan Finance in its 2025-2026 budget forecast, real GDP is predicted grow by 1.6% in 2024 and 1.8% in 2025.
Real GDP Forecast: 2025
1.8%
Saskatchewan Finance
INDICATOR | MONTH TO MONTH | YEAR TO DATE | |||||||
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Saskatchewan Economy | 2024 | 2025 (Forecast) | Change | % Change | - | - | - | - | |
Gross Domestic Product (2007 $M) | 1.6% | 1.8% | - | - | - | - |
Consumer
Retail trade for March 2025 year-to-date was up by 6.6% over the same period in 2024
New Motor Vehicle Sales 18.6% |
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March 2025 YTD |
Restaurant Receipts 3.2% |
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March 2025 YTD |
Year-to-date retail trade in March 2025 was up by 6.6% over the same period in 2024.
- Increases were noted among new car dealers (230.2%), gasoline stations (13.6%), furniture and home furnishings stores (3.6%), electronics and appliance stores (8.8%), building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (1.8%), health and personal care stores (11.1%), clothing and clothing accessories stores (10.4%), sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores (8.8%), grocery stores (13.6%), and general merchandise stores (2.7%).
- During the same time, used car dealers (-11.5%), beer, wine and liquor stores (-37.1%), and all other categories (-79.0%) posted declines.
Year-to-date new motor vehicle sales in March 2025 were up by 18.6% from March 2024. Sales of new minivans, sport-utility vehicles, light and heavy trucks, vans and buses were up by 18.3%, while new passenger car sales were also up by 22.5%.
Estimated March 2025 year-to-date wholesale trade was up by 24.3% over the same period in 2024. Farm product merchant wholesalers increased by 1.0%, while food, beverage and tobacco merchant wholesalers rose by 8.2%, and personal and household goods merchant wholesalers increased by 4.6%.
Average weekly earnings year-to-date in March 2025 were up by 5.9% over March 2024.
- Increases were seen in goods-producing industries (7.4%), mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (13.7%), construction (4.6%), manufacturing (0.5%), service-producing industries (5.6%), trade (6.0%), transportation and warehousing (3.1%), information and cultural industries (3.8%), finance and insurance (10.8%), real estate and rental and leasing (11.9%), professional, scientific and technical services (3.8%), administrative and support, waste management and remediation services (11.4%), educational services (5.2%), health care and social assistance (3.2%), arts, entertainment and recreation (1.0%), accommodation and food services (2.7%), and other services except public administration (0.3%).
- The only sector to post a decrease was management of companies and enterprises, which fell by 2.9%.
Year-to-date restaurant receipts in March 2025 were up by 3.2% over the same period in 2024. Within restaurant receipts, special food services increased by 3.7%, drinking places (alcoholic beverages) by 3.2%, full-service restaurants by 2.3%, and limited-service eating places by 3.3%. At the same time, declines were noted in other categories.
Retail trade for March 2025 year-to-date was up by 6.6% over the same period in 2024
Year-to-date retail trade in March 2025 was up by 6.6% over the same period in 2024.
- Increases were noted among new car dealers (230.2%), gasoline stations (13.6%), furniture and home furnishings stores (3.6%), electronics and appliance stores (8.8%), building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (1.8%), health and personal care stores (11.1%), clothing and clothing accessories stores (10.4%), sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores (8.8%), grocery stores (13.6%), and general merchandise stores (2.7%).
- During the same time, used car dealers (-11.5%), beer, wine and liquor stores (-37.1%), and all other categories (-79.0%) posted declines.
Year-to-date new motor vehicle sales in March 2025 were up by 18.6% from March 2024. Sales of new minivans, sport-utility vehicles, light and heavy trucks, vans and buses were up by 18.3%, while new passenger car sales were also up by 22.5%.
Estimated March 2025 year-to-date wholesale trade was up by 24.3% over the same period in 2024. Farm product merchant wholesalers increased by 1.0%, while food, beverage and tobacco merchant wholesalers rose by 8.2%, and personal and household goods merchant wholesalers increased by 4.6%.
Average weekly earnings year-to-date in March 2025 were up by 5.9% over March 2024.
- Increases were seen in goods-producing industries (7.4%), mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (13.7%), construction (4.6%), manufacturing (0.5%), service-producing industries (5.6%), trade (6.0%), transportation and warehousing (3.1%), information and cultural industries (3.8%), finance and insurance (10.8%), real estate and rental and leasing (11.9%), professional, scientific and technical services (3.8%), administrative and support, waste management and remediation services (11.4%), educational services (5.2%), health care and social assistance (3.2%), arts, entertainment and recreation (1.0%), accommodation and food services (2.7%), and other services except public administration (0.3%).
- The only sector to post a decrease was management of companies and enterprises, which fell by 2.9%.
Year-to-date restaurant receipts in March 2025 were up by 3.2% over the same period in 2024. Within restaurant receipts, special food services increased by 3.7%, drinking places (alcoholic beverages) by 3.2%, full-service restaurants by 2.3%, and limited-service eating places by 3.3%. At the same time, declines were noted in other categories.
New Motor Vehicle Sales
18.6%
March 2025 YTD
Restaurant Receipts
3.2%
March 2025 YTD
INDICATOR | MONTH TO MONTH | YEAR TO DATE | |||||||
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Consumer | Apr 2024 | Apr 2025 | Change | % Change | Apr 2024 | Apr 2025 | Change | % Change | |
Consumer Price Index (2002=100) | 162.0 | 165.0 | 160.2 | 162.9 | - | - | |||
Retail Trade Total ($000s) | 1962052 | 2140676 | 5532688 | 5899515 | - | - | |||
New Motor Vehicle Sales (units) | 3153 | 3803 | 6409 | 7598 | - | - | |||
Restaurant Receipts ($000s) | 387623 | 399887 | 1159802 | 1196595 | - | - |
Manufacturing Sales
March 2025 manufacturing sales down -5.4% YTD.
February 2025 wholesale trade up 24.3% YTD
Manufacturing Sales -5.4% |
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March 2025 YTD |
Wholesale Trade 24.3% |
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March 2025 YTD |
March 2025 year-to-date manufacturing sales were down by -5.4% over the same period in 2024. Chemical manufacturing sales were not available, but fabricated metal product manufacturing sales increased by 0.3%. Food manufacturing sales declined by 2.9%, machinery manufacturing sales fell by 30.3%, and all other manufacturing sales dropped by 1.2%.
Estimated March 2025 year-to-date wholesale trade was up by 24.3% over the same period in 2024. Farm product merchant wholesalers increased by 1.0%, while food, beverage and tobacco merchant wholesalers rose by 8.2%, and personal and household goods merchant wholesalers increased by 4.6%.
February 2025 wholesale trade up 24.3% YTD
March 2025 year-to-date manufacturing sales were down by -5.4% over the same period in 2024. Chemical manufacturing sales were not available, but fabricated metal product manufacturing sales increased by 0.3%. Food manufacturing sales declined by 2.9%, machinery manufacturing sales fell by 30.3%, and all other manufacturing sales dropped by 1.2%.
Estimated March 2025 year-to-date wholesale trade was up by 24.3% over the same period in 2024. Farm product merchant wholesalers increased by 1.0%, while food, beverage and tobacco merchant wholesalers rose by 8.2%, and personal and household goods merchant wholesalers increased by 4.6%.
Manufacturing Sales
-5.4%
March 2025 YTD
Wholesale Trade
24.3%
March 2025 YTD
INDICATOR | MONTH TO MONTH | YEAR TO DATE | |||||||
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Manufacturing Sales | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Change | % Change | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Change | % Change | |
Manufacturing Sales Total ($000s) | 1885499 | 1772309 | 5628055 | 5323887 | - | - | |||
Wholesale Trade ($000s) | 3727827 | 4451081 | 7650648 | 9512632 | - | - |
International Trade
Total International merchandise exports were up 2.3% year-to-date April 2025 over 2024.
Total International Merchandise Exports 2.3% |
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April 2024 YTD |
Total international merchandise exports were up by 2.3% year-to-date in April 2025 compared to April 2024.
- Sectors that posted increases included farm, fishing and intermediate food products (7.0%), basic and industrial chemical, plastic and rubber products (15.7%), industrial machinery, equipment and parts (2.5%), electronic and electrical equipment and parts (60.4%), motor vehicles and parts (4.8%), aircraft and other transportation equipment and parts (307.2%), consumer goods (11.0%), and special transactions (5.7%).
- Sectors that posted decreases included energy products (0.0%), metal ores and non-metallic minerals (-2.7%), metal and non-metallic mineral products (-19.2%), and forestry products and building and packaging materials (-9.5%).
Total international merchandise exports were up by 2.3% year-to-date in April 2025 compared to April 2024.
- Sectors that posted increases included farm, fishing and intermediate food products (7.0%), basic and industrial chemical, plastic and rubber products (15.7%), industrial machinery, equipment and parts (2.5%), electronic and electrical equipment and parts (60.4%), motor vehicles and parts (4.8%), aircraft and other transportation equipment and parts (307.2%), consumer goods (11.0%), and special transactions (5.7%).
- Sectors that posted decreases included energy products (0.0%), metal ores and non-metallic minerals (-2.7%), metal and non-metallic mineral products (-19.2%), and forestry products and building and packaging materials (-9.5%).
Total International Merchandise Exports
2.3%
April 2024 YTD
INDICATOR | MONTH TO MONTH | YEAR TO DATE | |||||||
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International Trade | Apr 2024 | Apr 2025 | Change | % Change | Apr 2024 | Apr 2025 | Change | % Change | |
International Trade Domestic Exports ($000s) | 3819700 | 3692563 | 14687587 | 15027375 | - | - | |||
International Trade Imports ($000s) | 1453138 | 1476011 | 5634059 | 6187310 | - | - | |||
Net International Merchandise Trade ($000s) | 2366562 | 2216552 | 9053258 | 8840065 | - | - |
Construction
Total year-to-date housing starts are up 105.7% in May 2025 over the same period in 2024.
Construction Employment 16.3% |
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May 2025 YTD |
Housing Starts 105.7% |
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May 2025 YTD |
In May 2025, total year-to-date housing starts were up by 1,177 units, or 105.7%, compared to the same period in 2024. Year-to-date increases were observed in singles (259 units or 75.5%), semi-detached (58 units or 107.4%), row housing (229 units or 186.2%), and apartments and other types (631 units or 106.2%).
The average year-to-date Housing Price Index Benchmark Composite Price rose from $330,400 in May 2024 to $350,350 in May 2025.
April 2025 year-to-date building permits increased by 79.6% over the same period in 2024. The residential sector posted an increase of 111.0%, commercial permits rose by 0.3%, and institutional and governmental permits surged by 384.9%. However, industrial permits declined by 74.9%.
In May 2025, total year-to-date housing starts were up by 1,177 units, or 105.7%, compared to the same period in 2024. Year-to-date increases were observed in singles (259 units or 75.5%), semi-detached (58 units or 107.4%), row housing (229 units or 186.2%), and apartments and other types (631 units or 106.2%).
The average year-to-date Housing Price Index Benchmark Composite Price rose from $330,400 in May 2024 to $350,350 in May 2025.
April 2025 year-to-date building permits increased by 79.6% over the same period in 2024. The residential sector posted an increase of 111.0%, commercial permits rose by 0.3%, and institutional and governmental permits surged by 384.9%. However, industrial permits declined by 74.9%.
Construction Employment
16.3%
May 2025 YTD
Housing Starts
105.7%
May 2025 YTD
INDICATOR | MONTH TO MONTH | YEAR TO DATE | |||||||
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Construction | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change | % Change | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change | % Change | |
Housing Starts Total (Units) | 146 | 454 | 1114 | 2291 | - | - | |||
Building Permits Total ($000s) | 188541 | 292978 | 670342 | 1203732 | - | - | |||
Building Permits Residential ($000s) | 86753 | 156660 | 212775 | 448932 | - | - | |||
Building Permits Non-Residential ($000s) | 101789 | 136318 | 457569 | 754799 | - | - |
Culture
Information, culture and recreation employment up 8.6% in May 2025 YTD.
Information, Culture & Recreation Employment 8.6% |
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May 2025 YTD |
May 2025 year-to-date employment in Information, culture and recreation was up 1,760 positions or 8.6% over same period in 2024.
May 2025 year-to-date employment in Information, culture and recreation was up 1,760 positions or 8.6% over same period in 2024.
Information, Culture & Recreation Employment
8.6%
May 2025 YTD
INDICATOR | MONTH TO MONTH | YEAR TO DATE | |||||||
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Culture | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change | % Change | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change | % Change | |
Employment Information, Culture and Recreation | 22400 | 25300 | 20560 | 22320 | - | - |
Population
2025 Provincial population in Q2 up 1.7% over same period in 2024
Provincial Population 1,253,569 |
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1.7% Increase over Q2 2024 |
Q2 2025 Provincial population was up 20,501 persons or 1.7% over 2024 Q2 to 1,253,569. an all-time high.
Driving population growth was post-COVID resurgent international immigration as borders re-opened. Net inter-provincial migration has been negative every quarter since Q2 2013.
Q2 2025 Provincial population was up 20,501 persons or 1.7% over 2024 Q2 to 1,253,569. an all-time high.
Driving population growth was post-COVID resurgent international immigration as borders re-opened. Net inter-provincial migration has been negative every quarter since Q2 2013.
Provincial Population
1,253,569
1.7% Increase over Q2 2024
INDICATOR | MONTH TO MONTH | YEAR TO DATE | |||||||
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Population | 2024 Q2 | 2025 Q2 | Change | % Change | - | - | - | - | |
Population (persons) | 1233068 | 1,253,569 | - | - | - | - |
TrendLine Report Card - June 2025
INDICATOR | MONTH TO MONTH | YEAR TO DATE | |||||||
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Labour Market | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change | % Change | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change | % Change | |
Employment | 611500 | 627800 | 593140 | 608360 | - | - | |||
Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.3 | 4 | 5.6 | 5.0 | - | - | |||
Average Weekly Earnings ($) | 1208 | 1258 | 1193 | 1264 | - | - | |||
Saskatchewan Economy | 2024 | 2025 (Forecast) | Change | % Change | - | - | - | - | |
Gross Domestic Product (2007 $M) | 1.6% | 1.8% | - | - | - | - | |||
Consumer | Apr 2024 | Apr 2025 | Change | % Change | Apr 2024 | Apr 2025 | Change | % Change | |
Consumer Price Index (2002=100) | 162.0 | 165.0 | 160.2 | 162.9 | - | - | |||
Retail Trade Total ($000s) | 1962052 | 2140676 | 5532688 | 5899515 | - | - | |||
New Motor Vehicle Sales (units) | 3153 | 3803 | 6409 | 7598 | - | - | |||
Restaurant Receipts ($000s) | 387623 | 399887 | 1159802 | 1196595 | - | - | |||
Manufacturing Sales | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Change | % Change | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Change | % Change | |
Manufacturing Sales Total ($000s) | 1885499 | 1772309 | 5628055 | 5323887 | - | - | |||
Wholesale Trade ($000s) | 3727827 | 4451081 | 7650648 | 9512632 | - | - | |||
International Trade | Apr 2024 | Apr 2025 | Change | % Change | Apr 2024 | Apr 2025 | Change | % Change | |
International Trade Domestic Exports ($000s) | 3819700 | 3692563 | 14687587 | 15027375 | - | - | |||
International Trade Imports ($000s) | 1453138 | 1476011 | 5634059 | 6187310 | - | - | |||
Net International Merchandise Trade ($000s) | 2366562 | 2216552 | 9053258 | 8840065 | - | - | |||
Construction | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change | % Change | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change | % Change | |
Housing Starts Total (Units) | 146 | 454 | 1114 | 2291 | - | - | |||
Building Permits Total ($000s) | 188541 | 292978 | 670342 | 1203732 | - | - | |||
Building Permits Residential ($000s) | 86753 | 156660 | 212775 | 448932 | - | - | |||
Building Permits Non-Residential ($000s) | 101789 | 136318 | 457569 | 754799 | - | - | |||
Culture | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change | % Change | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change | % Change | |
Employment Information, Culture and Recreation | 22400 | 25300 | 20560 | 22320 | - | - | |||
Population | 2024 Q2 | 2025 Q2 | Change | % Change | - | - | - | - | |
Population (persons) | 1233068 | 1,253,569 | - | - | - | - | |||
Sources: Statistics Canada Tables 14-10-0017-01, 34-10-0143-01, 14-10-0355-01, 18-10-0004-01, 34-10-0066-01, 17-10-0005-01, 17-10-0008-01, 20-10-0008-01, 16-10-0048-01, 20-10-0001-01, 21-10-0019-01, 12-10-0012-01,14-10-0358-01, and Conference Board of Canada June 2022 Outlook. Note: All data presented above is raw/not seasonally adjusted. Some date headings may not apply to every indicator in each sector. Please link to the additional tables for a comprehensive data overview. |
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This Issue's Economist:

Stephen Johnson
MA
Chief Economist
This Issue's Editor:

Spencer Boyle
BA, Economics
Project Coordinator
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