The Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in the City of Regina. Regina is the provincial capital of Saskatchewan, Canada.
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SHCA Welcomes Newly Appointed Minister of Highways and Minister for SaskBuilds and Procurement

The SHCA is pleased to congratulate and welcome the Honourable Kim Gartner, newly appointed Minister of Highways, and the Honourable Sean Wilson, newly appointed Minister for SaskBuilds and Procurement.

“Our association is looking forward to collaborating with both ministers as they take on these important portfolios,” said Shantel Lipp, SHCA president. “Our industry has had the opportunity to work with each of them in various capacities over the years, and we know they bring experience, focus and a strong commitment to supporting Saskatchewan’s growth. We are optimistic about what we can accomplish together.”

Premier Scott Moe announced the cabinet changes on Dec. 11, including the transition of the Honourable David Marit to the role of Minister of Agriculture.

“The SHCA truly appreciated the constructive and respectful working relationship we had with Minister Marit,” Lipp said. “He understood the challenges our industry faces and consistently demonstrated a willingness to listen. We wish him every success in his new portfolio.”

SHCA Infrastructure Summit and Trade Show
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Build Your Career Day: Career Connect and the Third Annual Infrastructure Summit and Trade Show Photos

SHCA Infrastructure Summit and Trade Show

Last week at the 2025 SHCA Infrastructure Summit and Trade Show, the SHCA rolled out new merchandise.

This industry doesn’t run on buzzwords. It runs on grit, skill and teams who show up in the cold, the dust and the long days to keep projects moving. That’s what this gear is meant to represent: pride in the work, and pride in the people doing it.

What’s available now

The new lineup is live and ready to order: clean designs, quality pieces and gear your crew will actually wear on site, in the shop or on the road. 

If you’ve got a crew that just pushed through a tough build, or leaders who set the pace every day, consider picking up a few items for your team. It’s a simple way to recognize them, and it helps the SHCA tell a stronger story about the industry across Saskatchewan.

Check out the new SHCA merchandise here. 

Place an order here

Photos: Vince Suma-Oy, Versus Captured Productions

Shantel Lipp
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Budget Updates, Industry Dialogue and What Comes Next

Shantel Lipp

Once again, the SHCA had a very busy fall leading up to our third annual Infrastructure Summit and Trade Show in Regina. As we finalized presentations, speakers and trade show exhibitors, we also kept an eye on other factors impacting our industry. 

On Nov. 4, the federal finance minister unveiled the 2025-26 federal budget. The budget revealed that the federal government is committing $115 billion over five years to major infrastructure projects. The $115-billion investment is broken down into $5 billion for trade and transport infrastructure, $19 billion for Indigenous communities and municipal infrastructure, $37 billion for other infrastructure and assets (e.g., health, innovation) and $54 billion for core public infrastructure (e.g., water, wastewater, transit). 

As the details of the federal budget begin to take shape, the SHCA will be tracking what the federal commitments mean for our industry and our province.  

On Nov. 7, the SHCA had the opportunity to co-host an industry-government mixer in Saskatoon. The event was attended by both industry and government representatives and once again gave SHCA members an opportunity to speak with the provincial government about the issues affecting our industry. 

The event was also timely, as the provincial government is beginning to bring together the pieces of its 2026-27 budget, which will be delivered in the spring. Our members were able to discuss our priorities directly with ministers and MLAs to keep them informed on what infrastructure investments are needed to keep our industry and Saskatchewan moving forward. 

Engagement update

On Dec. 2, the SHCA and Women of Asphalt Canada hosted Build Your Future: Career Connect, a recruitment and networking event connecting emerging talent with leading employers across the heavy civil construction sector.

On Dec. 3 and 4, the SHCA hosted its third annual Infrastructure Summit and Trade Show at the Delta Convention Centre in Regina. 

Check out this video from the event!