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!
