Canada News Centre2026-09-11T10:55:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-belanger-highlights-extension-of-federal-fuel-tax-relief.html

Extension will continue to save Canadians 10 cents per litre on gasoline and 4 cents per litre on diesel

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-09-09T14:00:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-investments-defend-saskatchewan-workers-and-businesses-from-us-tariffs.html

PrairiesCan support is helping more businesses across the Prairies respond to global trade pressures

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-08T12:45:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/backgrounder-government-of-canada-investments-defend-saskatchewan-workers-and-businesses-from-us-tariffs.html

PrairiesCan support is helping more businesses across the Prairies respond to global trade pressures

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-08T12:45:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-announce-federal-support-for-saskatchewan-businesses-and-workers.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, will announce federal funding to support businesses and workers across Saskatchewan, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-04T10:29:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/new-asset-management-platform-to-help-communities-build-smarter-receives-federal-investment.html

PrairiesCan supports Regina company advancing AI-enabled asset management technology

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-03T16:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-announces-investments-to-support-saskatchewan-workers-and-businesses.html

PrairiesCan support will help defend 8 Saskatoon businesses against U.S. tariffs

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-02T13:15:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/backgrounder-government-of-canada-announces-investments-to-support-saskatchewan-workers-and-businesses.html

$11.6 million for 10 projects led by 8 Saskatoon-based organizations through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-02T13:15:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/09/hatchet-lake-denesuline-first-nation-reaches-settlement-agreement-on-treaty-land-entitlement-specific-claim.html

Today, Chief Bartholomew J. Tsannie of Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), and the Honourable Eric Schmalz, Minister Responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs announced a settlement agreement for a treaty land entitlement claim as part of the Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-09-01T18:32:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-key-infrastructure-at-the-wollaston-lake-airport-northern-saskatchewan.html

Canadians, businesses, and communities rely on air transportation to stay connected and access opportunities across the country. In northern and remote regions, airport infrastructure plays a particularly important role in supporting mobility and supply chains.

Transport Canada2026-09-01T12:36:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-belanger-and-minister-hodgson-to-announce-federal-support-for-saskatchewan-businesses-and-workers.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, and the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural resources, will announce federal funding to support Saskatoon businesses and workers on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-01T11:00:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-announce-treaty-land-entitlement-specific-claim-settlement-with-hatchet-lake-denesuline-first-nation.html

Secretary of State Belanger to announce Treaty Land Entitlement

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-09-01T07:50:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/08/transport-canada-to-announce-important-investments-at-the-wollaston-lake-airport.html

The Secretary of State for Rural Development, Buckley Belanger, on behalf of the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will announce funding to improve accessibility, reliability, and airport safety at the Wollaston Lake Airport.

Transport Canada2026-08-31T13:37:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/08/canada-and-two-first-nations-under-treaties-4-and-6-advance-reconciliation-through-agricultural-benefits-claim-settlements.html

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, alongside the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, joined representatives from The Key First Nation and Muskeg Lake Cree Nation to mark the resolution of their agricultural benefits specific claims.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-08-25T11:10:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-to-make-an-important-announcement-about-high-speed-internet.html

Parliamentary Secretary Pauline Rochefort, on behalf of the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural and remote communities in Ontario.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-21T13:00:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-highlights-key-themes-from-rural-development-action-plan-consultation.html

Results to inform future action plan

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-27T12:00:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-rural-consultation.html

Government of Canada rural consultation

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-27T12:00:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/secretary-of-state-belanger-announces-expansion-of-high-speed-internet-access-in-saskatchewan.html

Federal investment of over $141 million will help connect more than 30,000 homes to high speed Internet

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-24T13:01:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/backgrounder-government-of-canada-to-help-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-saskatchewan-communities.html

On July 24, 2026, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, announced over $141 million in funding to bring high-speed Internet access to communities in Saskatchewan.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-24T13:01:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-to-make-an-important-announcement-about-high-speed-internet-in-saskatchewan.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural Saskatchewan.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-23T13:00:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/secretary-of-state-belanger-highlights-increases-to-canada-child-benefit-payments-in-20262027.html

Nearly 134,100 families in Saskatchewan benefiting from more generous payments starting this month

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-23T12:15:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-announces-support-for-agriculture-sector-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan investment supports nine projects in Saskatchewan

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-22T16:19:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/backgrounder-government-of-canada-announces-support-for-agriculture-sector-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan is investing more than $10 million for nine projects in Saskatchewan through the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program, Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program, and Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI).

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-22T16:19:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-highlight-continued-support-for-families-through-canada-child-benefit.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, will highlight the Government of Canada’s increase to the Canada Child Benefit, lowering costs for families across Canada.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-22T12:17:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-announce-federal-support-for-saskatchewans-agriculture-sector.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will announce federal funding to support agriculture in Saskatchewan. The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will also be in attendance.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-21T14:30:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/improving-mobile-connectivity-to-keep-people-safe-in-quebec.html

Government of Canada investment expanded mobile service to Indigenous community in Mauricie

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-10T12:00:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-supports-inclusive-volunteer-recruitment-and-strengthens-water-and-shoreline-search-and-rescue-response-in-saskatchewan.html

Today, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, announced approximately $1.15 million for two search and rescue projects led by the Search and Rescue Saskatchewan Association of Volunteers (SARSAV).

Public Safety Canada2026-07-09T16:14:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-supports-indigenous-broadcasting-in-northern-saskatchewan.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, announces funding for Indigenous audio and video content in northern Saskatchewan

Canadian Heritage2026-07-09T12:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/07/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-announce-support-for-search-and-rescue-volunteer-recruitment-and-water-response-in-saskatchewan.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, for an announcement regarding Government of Canada support for inclusive search and rescue volunteer recruitment and strengthened water and shoreline response in Saskatchewan.

Public Safety Canada2026-07-08T13:33:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/secretary-of-state-belanger-highlights-the-launch-of-the-national-food-security-strategy.html

The Government of Canada is focused on building a stronger economy and making life more affordable for Canadians.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-06-30T15:30:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/backgrounder-government-of-canada-to-help-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-manitoba-communities.html

On June 22, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, announced over $96.8 million in funding to bring high-speed Internet access to up to 7,875 households in Manitoba through a Valler Fiber Ltd. project.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-06-22T13:46:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/canada-expanding-high-speed-internet-access-in-rural-and-remote-areas-in-manitoba.html

Federal investment of over $96.8 million to connect more than 7,800 homes to high-speed Internet

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-06-22T13:46:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/06/nuclear-leadership-in-canada-grows-with-federal-investment.html

PrairiesCan funding supports first Canadian Executive Nuclear Energy Management School

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-06-08T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/federal-provincial-and-territorial-ministers-and-representatives-responsible-for-rural-development-met-in-prince-edward-island-to-strengthen-collab.html

Over the past three days, federal, provincial and territorial ministers and representatives responsible for rural development met for the third time—this time in Morell, Prince Edward Island—to discuss shared priorities and strengthen collaboration in support of rural development across Canada.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-06-05T18:40:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/secretary-of-state-belanger-announces-that-canada-and-british-columbia-are-expanding-high-speed-internet-access-in-the-province.html

Reliable and affordable high-speed Internet is essential for all Canadians. It enables access to important online resources, connects friends and families, and drives economic growth and innovation.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-29T18:10:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/backgrounder-governments-of-canada-and-british-columbia-to-help-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-communities-across-the-province.html

On May 29, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, together with the Honourable Diana Gibson, British Columbia’s Minister of Citizens’ Services, announced funding to bring high-speed Internet access to communities in British Columbia.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-29T18:09:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/governments-of-canada-and-british-columbia-to-make-an-important-announcement-about-high-speed-internet.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, together with the Honourable Diana Gibson, British Columbia’s Minister of Citizens’ Services, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural and remote communities in British Columbia.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-28T12:05:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-investing-saskatchewan-businesses-to-strengthen-trade-resilience.html

PrairiesCan investments will support the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership and steel manufacturers in Saskatchewan

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-21T17:07:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/backgrounder-government-of-canada-investing-in-saskatchewan-businesses-to-strengthen-trade-resilience.html

The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) is part of the Government of Canada’s strategy to defend Canadian jobs, industries, and supply chains from the impacts of tariffs. Delivered by Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) in the Prairie provinces, RTRI strengthens the competitiveness of tariff impacted small- and medium-sized businesses by helping them to boost productivity, catalyze growth, and diversify markets.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-21T17:05:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/minister-olszewski-to-announce-support-to-help-saskatchewan-businesses-impacted-by-tariffs.html

Minister Olszewski to announce support to help Saskatchewan businesses impacted by tariffs

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-20T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/minister-valdez-and-secretary-of-state-belanger-highlight-measures-to-support-saskatchewan-brewers-distillers-and-winemakers.html

The changing economy is creating uncertainty for businesses and workers, and the Government of Canada is responding accordingly, with a focus on what we can control: building a stronger economy at home, protecting Canadian jobs and sectors, and making life more affordable.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-20T12:00:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/minister-valdez-and-secretary-of-state-belanger-to-highlight-support-for-saskatchewan-small-businesses.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism, and the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, will highlight Government of Canada supports for brewers, distillers and winemakers.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-19T12:53:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-investing-over-23-million-to-support-black-entrepreneurs-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan support under the Black Entrepreneurship Program will provide services and training to help Saskatchewan entrepreneurs start and grow businesses

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-19T11:29:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/minister-valdez-to-announce-federal-support-for-black-entrepreneurs-in-saskatchewan.html

Minister Valdez to announce federal support for Black entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-15T13:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/canada-expanding-high-speed-internet-access-in-the-northwest-territories.html

Federal investment of over $13 million will provide up to 869 homes with high-speed Internet access

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-15T13:15:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/backgrounder-government-of-canada-to-help-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-communities-in-the-northwest-territories.html

On May 15, 2026, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, alongside the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced over $13 million in funding to bring high-speed Internet access to up to nine communities in the Northwest Territories.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-15T13:15:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-to-make-an-important-announcement-about-high-speed-internet-in-the-northwest-territories.html

Government of Canada to make an important announcement about high-speed Internet in the Northwest Territories

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-15T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/canada-expanding-high-speed-internet-access-in-new-brunswick.html

Federal investment of over $73 million will help connect over 27,600 homes to high speed Internet

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-13T10:56:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/backgrounder-government-of-canada-to-help-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-new-brunswick-communities.html

On May 13, 2026, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, alongside David Myles, Member of Parliament for Fredericton–Oromocto, announced over $73 million in funding to bring high-speed Internet access to communities in New Brunswick.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-13T10:56:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-to-make-an-important-announcement-about-high-speed-internet-in-new-brunswick.html

Government of Canada to make an important announcement about high-speed Internet in New Brunswick

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-12T07:38:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/secretary-of-state-belanger-highlights-investments-from-spring-economic-update-2026-to-strengthen-community-sport.html

In Budget 2025, we outlined our plan to build Canada Strong.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-02T14:00:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-highlight-spring-economic-update-2026-investments-in-community-sport.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, will host an event in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, to highlight recent investments from the Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All that support community sport and recreation.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-01T12:26:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-strengthening-our-economy-and-military-readiness-through-new-defence-investments-in-saskatchewan.html

Prairies Economic Development Canada investing more than $8.2 million in Saskatchewan to boost made in Canada defence capabilities

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-24T16:24:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-announce-investments-supporting-defence-sector-in-saskatchewan.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development will announce federal funding to support organizations growing the defence sector in Saskatchewan on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan).

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-23T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/federal-investment-boosts-nuclear-supply-chain-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan and Government of Saskatchewan partner to help Saskatchewan-based companies prepare for nuclear supply chain needs

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-07T15:51:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-unlock-nuclear-supply-chain-opportunities-and-boost-saskatchewan-business-ecosystems.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to support business ecosystems in Saskatchewan. Provincial representatives will also attend the event.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-06T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/04/backgrounder-government-of-canada-to-help-bring-unlimited-high-speed-internet-access-to-all-25-communities-in-nunavut.html

On April 2, 2026, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, announced over $86 million in funding to bring unlimited high-speed Internet access to 11,650 households in Nunavut.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-04-02T11:31:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/04/canada-is-expanding-high-speed-internet-access-in-nunavut.html

Canada is expanding high-speed Internet access in Nunavut

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-04-02T11:31:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-make-an-important-announcement-about-high-speed-internet-in-nunavut.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet infrastructure in Nunavut.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-04-01T11:00:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-announces-support-for-quantum-computing-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan investment helps establish the first university-owned and operated, vendor supported, full-stack, open-architecture quantum computer in Canada

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-31T15:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/summit-charts-the-path-forward-for-northern-food-solutions.html

The Government of Canada thanks all participants—Food Banks Canada, Elders, Indigenous leaders, youth, harvesters, community organizations, researchers, non-profits, retailers, suppliers and government partners—for their contributions to the Food Sovereignty Summit.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-27T17:03:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/03/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-partner-to-protect-tariff-impacted-workers-and-strengthen-the-workforce0.html

The global trade landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a rapidly changing world, Canada must focus on what it can control: building a stronger, more resilient nation. This calls for decisive action from governments at all levels to protect jobs, strengthen local economies and ensure workers can adapt to changing economic realities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-03-27T15:46:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/03/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-partner-to-protect-tariff-impacted-workers-and-strengthen-the-workforce.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), and the Honourable Eric Schmalz, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations, Minister of Immigration and Career Training, Minister responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission, will be in Prince Albert to announce funding to support workers in Saskatchewan affected by tariffs and global market shifts.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-03-26T15:30:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-announces-support-for-black-entrepreneurs-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan investment backs Black entrepreneurship advancement program

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-26T14:13:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-investment-supports-new-entrepreneurs-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan investment backs entrepreneurship support program

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-13T16:08:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-supports-saskatchewan-entrepreneurs-to-grow-their-businesses.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to support new entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-12T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/03/secretary-of-state-belanger-highlights-the-new-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.html

The global landscape is rapidly changing, leaving economies, businesses and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. In response, the Government of Canada is focused on what we can control: building a stronger economy to make life more affordable for Canadians. Affordability pressures—especially those related to food—require immediate support for Canadians.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-03-05T13:00:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/03/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-highlight-affordability-measures.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, will discuss the Government of Canada’s plan to build a stronger economy and make life more affordable for Canadians.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-03-04T12:30:03-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/federal-investment-helps-cultivate-indigenous-circular-economy.html

PrairiesCan support will help create economic opportunities through clean technology innovation, manufacturing and agriculture

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-23T10:26:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-federal-support-for-indigenous-economic-development.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding in support of economic development for First Nations communities and businesses.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-20T12:00:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/01/canada-and-alberta-are-expanding-high-speed-internet-access-in-the-province.html

Investment from federal and provincial governments will bring high speed Internet to over 82,500 homes across Alberta

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-01-30T14:10:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/01/governments-of-canada-and-alberta-to-help-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-communities-across-the-province.html

On January 30, 2026, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, together with the Honourable Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation of Alberta, announced funding to bring high-speed Internet access to communities in Alberta.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-01-30T14:10:37-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/01/governments-of-canada-and-alberta-to-make-an-important-announcement-about-high-speed-internet.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), together with a representative from the Province of Alberta, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural Alberta.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-01-29T14:50:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/01/former-students-of-ile-a-la-crosse-school-and-canada-sign-proposed-settlement-agreement.html

Today, on behalf of the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development joined plaintiffs Louis Gardiner, Margaret Aubichon, Melvina Aubichon, Emile Janvier, Duane Favel, and Donna Janvier—to announce an agreement in the class action about the Île-à-la-Crosse School.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-01-29T12:58:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/01/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-make-an-important-announcement-regarding-the-ile-a-la-crosse-school-class-action.html

Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan — Please be advised that the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with plaintiffs, will be announcing an important step in the Île-à-la-Crosse School class action.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-01-28T16:10:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/01/federal-and-provincial-governments-investing-in-saskatchewans-nuclear-energy-future.html

The University of Regina Small Modular Reactor Safety, Licensing and Testing centre will advance the nuclear energy sector and strengthen Canada as a global energy leader

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-01-19T15:34:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/01/canada-is-expanding-high-speed-internet-access-in-saskatchewan.html

Federal investment of over $11 million will help connect 1,922 homes to high-speed Internet

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-01-16T12:30:24-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/01/secretary-of-state-buckley-belanger-to-announce-federal-support-for-the-nuclear-energy-sector-in-saskatchewan.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to help advance the nuclear energy sector in Saskatchewan.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-01-16T12:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-to-make-an-important-announcement-about-high-speed-internet-in-saskatchewan.html

Government of Canada to make an important announcement about high-speed Internet in Saskatchewan

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-01-15T12:30:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2025/12/canada-advances-first-nations-led-new-path-forward-on-long-term-reform-of-the-first-nations-child-and-family-services-program.html

The Government of Canada is committed to advancing long-term reform alongside First Nations across the country—so child and family services put children, families, and communities at the centre of care.

Indigenous Services Canada2025-12-22T14:03:52-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/12/james-smith-cree-nation-370-and-canada-reach-a-settlement-agreement-for-long-standing-land-grievances.html

Today, the Joint Chiefs of James Smith Cree Nation #370—Chief Calvin Sanderson of Chakastaypasin, Chief Kirby Constant of James Smith, and Chief Robert Head of Peter Chapman—and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a $713.8 million settlement agreement for a group of complex land claims.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-12-18T16:36:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2025/12/canada-launches-public-consultation-to-develop-action-plan-for-rural-communities.html

Canada’s shared success depends on the strength of its rural communities.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2025-12-15T15:49:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2025/11/secretary-of-state-belanger-highlights-new-measures-to-protect-and-transform-canadas-steel-industry.html

The world is changing rapidly. The United States, the world’s largest economy, is fundamentally reshaping all its trade relationships, causing major disruption and upheaval for Canadians.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2025-11-28T13:45:28-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2025/11/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-highlight-new-measures-for-the-steel-sector.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), will highlight new measures to support the steel sector.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2025-11-27T17:34:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/11/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-to-announce-extension-to-its-canada-wide-early-learning-and-child-care-agreement.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development) and the Honourable Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Education, will be in Regina to announce an extension to its Canada-wide early learning and child care agreement.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-11-27T10:30:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2025/11/secretary-of-state-belanger-highlights-budget-2025s-plan-to-build-strong-communities.html

Changes in the global trading system are causing massive disruptions and uncertainty for Canadians. The world has changed, and Canada’s economic strategy must change. Budget 2025: Canada Strong is the government’s plan to transform the economy from one that is reliant on a single trade partner to one that is stronger, more self-sufficient and more resilient to global shocks.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2025-11-08T15:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/08/expanding-access-to-child-care-on-saskatchewan-post-secondary-campuses.html

Families across Canada rely on access to high-quality, affordable, and inclusive child care. That is why the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan are working together to create more early learning and child-care spaces to meet the needs of children and families no matter where they live.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-08-28T11:41:54-04:00