Saskatchewan is seeing a significant rise in construction activity, with building permits in the province jumping by nearly 30 per cent in March 2026 compared to the same time last year. According to Statistics Canada, this growth marks a 29.9 per cent increase, ranking the province third in the country for permit growth.
The upward trend continued month-over-month, with permit numbers rising 26.1 per cent from February 2026 to March 2026. This recent boost is part of a broader period of economic growth for the region. The Government of Saskatchewan recently reported that the province’s real GDP reached a record $85.4 billion in 2025. This 2.2 per cent increase outperformed the national average of 1.6 per cent.
Much of this economic momentum is tied to the construction sector, which grew by 9.3 per cent in 2025. This activity has been driven by strong residential building and engineering projects. Additionally, the province leads the country in private capital investment, which grew by 12 per cent last year to reach $13.6 billion. Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding noted that this growth helps support the infrastructure and services needed by residents across the province.
The construction industry has also become a significant source of local jobs. Employment in the sector grew to 51,300 people by mid-2025, up from 42,700 the previous year. These figures follow earlier reports of strong investment trends, including a 25.6 per cent increase in building construction investment between January 2025 and January 2026.
