Building permits saw another strong period of growth in Saskatchewan as the latest Statistics Canada figures indicate a 31.5 per cent increase from April 2024 to April 2025. The total value of those building permits reached $290 million in April 2025.
"The continued rise in building permits demonstrates how our strong economy is delivering for Saskatchewan people," said Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding. "Our stable business environment and competitive incentives are bringing jobs, investments and opportunities to everyone who calls this province home."
The data also showed strong Month-over-month growth, with the value increasing 2.9 per cent from March 2025. Non-residential building permits increased by 57.1 per cent.
The total value of building permits encompasses the dollar value of permits for residential and non-residential buildings.
Statistics Canada's latest GDP numbers showed similar success for the province, with Saskatchewan's 2024 real GDP reaching an all-time high of $80.5 billion, increasing by $2.6 billion, or 3.4 per cent. This puts Saskatchewan second in the nation for real GDP growth, coming in above the national average of 1.6 per cent.