On behalf of the 34 undersigned associations, chambers of commerce, an economic development groups, as well as the tens of thousands of employers and employees we represent, we are jointly writing to express our strong support for the targeted approach the Government of Saskatchewan has taken to address rising case counts in localized ‘hotspots,’ including new mandatory mask requirements.
While we acknowledge some businesses will be significantly affected by today’s announcement, returning to a widespread, large-scale lockdown would be catastrophic to Saskatchewan jobs, Saskatchewan families, and on the immediate survivability of Saskatchewan businesses – even with new and extensive government intervention. The health, societal, and economic harm would have lasting, irreversible impacts.
We are calling on all Saskatchewan residents to follow the restrictions and guidelines set out by our public health experts. Do your part and be a good neighbour. We also support the proactive enforcement of these critical measures.
Last but not least: As we enter the holiday season, we ask Saskatchewan residents to support local businesses wherever possible. Many of these businesses are barely hanging on, and every little bit counts.
And above all else: Be kind to each other. We are all in this together.
Sincerely,
- Alex Fallon, President & CEO, Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority
- Ashley Campbell. Executive Director, Concrete Saskatchewan
- Beverly MacLeod, Executive Director, Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Saskatchewan
- Brent Fitzpatrick, Executive Director, Humboldt & District Chamber of Commerce
- Cameron Choquette, Executive Director, Saskatchewan Landlord Association
- David MacLean, Vice President, Saskatchewan & Alberta, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
- Derek Lothian, President & CEO, Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan
- Elise Hildebrandt, CEO, Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce
- Eric Anderson, Executive Director, Saskatchewan Industrial & Mining Suppliers Association
- Jackie Wall, Executive Director, Estevan Chamber of Commerce
- Jaimie Malmgren, Executive Director, Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce
- Jason Aebig, CEO, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
- Jason Yochim, CEO, Saskatchewan REALTORS Association
- Jim Bence, President & CEO, Saskatchewan Hotel & Hospitality Association
- John Hopkins, CEO, Regina & District Chamber of Commerce
- John Lee, CEO, Economic Development Regina
- Juanita Polegi, Executive Director, Yorkton Chamber of Commerce
- Karen Low, President, Merit Contractors Association of Saskatchewan
- Karla Wiens, CEO, Swift Current & District Chamber of Commerce
- Keith Moen, Executive Director, NSBA
- Kevin Martin, Executive Director, Kindersley & District Chamber of Commerce
- Linda Machniak, Executive Director, Battlefords Chamber of Commerce
- Lisa Suchlandt, Executive Director, Nipawin & District Chamber of Commerce
- Marilyn Braun-Pollon, Vice President, Western Canada & Agri-business, Canadian Federation of Independent Business
- Mark Cooper, President & CEO, Saskatchewan Construction Association
- Pam Schwann, President, Saskatchewan Mining Association
- Prabha Mitchell, President & CEO, WESK – Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan
- Rob Clark, CEO, Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce
- Serena Sjodin, Executive Director, Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce
- Steve McLellan, CEO, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce
- Shantel Lipp, President, Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association
- Susan Ewart, President & CEO, Saskatchewan Trucking Association
- Trevor Dignean, Administrator, Meadow Lake & District Chamber of Commerce
- Twila Walkedan, Executive Director, Weyburn Chamber of Commerce
Media in Regina and Saskatoon are covering the support from businesses leaders on the public health measures in the province.
Read this article from the Regina Leader-Post as well as this article from the Saskatoon StarPhoenix.