SaskaBoom 2.0 is just a bit more evident now that we’ve seen the mid-year accounting of the provincial government’s income and expenditure. The big story emerging from the Q2 summary is on the revenue side. Tax revenues – income and sales levies – rose sharply, more than $600 million ahead of the budgeted estimate only […]
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Explore common themes that define the foundation of leadership For the past decade, I have worked internally with leaders from some of Saskatchewan’s largest organizations and engaged in countless discussions on the topic of leadership. Each conversation has been fulfilling and unique and left me increasingly curious about how we can continue to develop our […]
Saskatchewan’s prompt payment legislation will be in force in March 2022 Introduction The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that the Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2019 (the “Act”) will be proclaimed in force on March 1, 2022. The Act received Royal Assent in 2019, but was not immediately proclaimed in force due to logistical […]
What heavy construction operators need to know about owner-controlled insurance programs Although owner-controlled insurance programs (OCIP) have been around for decades they have not been used very often in Saskatchewan, despite their many benefits. “When structured properly, an OCIP best protects the interests of everyone on the project,” said Greg van Ginkel, a managing partner […]
Construction activity in Saskatchewan has remained at historically high levels, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. There were 151,282 requests for line locates in 2020, a close to seven per cent increase from the previous year, and about 700 contacts with underground facilities. The Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA) and its 95 members – which include […]
Indigenous students are an important part of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s community Saskatchewan Polytechnic is committed to the renewal of relationships — miyo wahkohtowin — with our Indigenous communities. Since 2013, Sask Polytech has celebrated Indigenous student success every month by sharing a role model story on its annual calendar, on saskpolytech.ca and through social media. Over […]
New self-serve system delivers quicker, more efficient service to apprentices, tradespeople and employers In response to requests from apprentices and employers, the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) has launched a new online self-serve system. MyATC went live on Jan. 10, 2022, delivering faster and more efficient services for apprentices, tradespeople and employers across […]
CCA priorities include strategic investment in infrastructure, workforce development and changes to procurement