Tristan Frenette

Saskatchewan’s latest provincial budget includes sweeping tax relief and affordability measures, aimed at making the province the most cost-effective place in Canada to live and work, according to the government.

The 2025-26 budget, tabled in March, includes more than $250 million in new tax savings this year and ongoing affordability initiatives that total over $2 billion annually.

Saskatchewan has taken the national lead in deceased organ donation, according to new data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

The province recorded 28.9 deceased organ donors per million population in 2023 — the highest rate in the country — representing a 75 per cent increase over the previous year. In 2014, Saskatchewan’s rate was just 7.2 donors per million.

Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill called the achievement a “remarkable milestone” and credited increased public awareness and participation in organ and tissue donation efforts.

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March has been declared by the Government of Saskatchewan to be recognized as Pharmacy Appreciation month. Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill explained the decision as an opportunity to recognize the important work done by pharmacists and described them as highly trained professionals.