BECK CALLS FOR INCENTIVE TO BUILD SASKATCHEWAN’S ECONOMY THROUGH VALUE-ADDED MANUFACTURING

‘We Shouldn’t Just Grow It, Mine It, And Extract It — We Should Process It Here At Home, Too’

SASKATOON – Today, Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck announced a bold plan to incentivize companies to make Saskatchewan a processing powerhouse, create good-paying jobs, and counter the effect of tariffs.

“We shouldn’t just grow it, mine it, and extract it — we should process it here at home too,” said Beck. “This province has so much potential. It’s time to build an economy that keeps more value, more jobs, and more opportunity right here in Saskatchewan.”

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Beck’s plan would provide a PST rebate on construction labour costs for value-added facilities that process Saskatchewan’s own resources — from agriculture to mining to manufacturing.

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“Saskatchewan is rich in resources, but processing those resources can require significant up-front investment,” said Beck. “The province needs to help businesses and investors bet on Saskatchewan’s future.”

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Beck's plan is part of a larger economic vision to reduce Saskatchewan’s reliance on the United States, China, and India to process our commodities and invest in the infrastructure needed to grow and trade on Saskatchewan’s terms. It comes as tariffs have been imposed on Saskatchewan yellow peas by both the Indian and Chinese governments as well as canola products and pork by the Chinese government. Total Saskatchewan exports to China have dropped 76 per cent this year.

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“Tariffs have been a huge wakeup call for all Canadians,” said Trent Wotherspoon, Shadow Finance Minister & Deputy Agriculture Shadow Minister. “We can secure our economic future by adding value to what we grow and mine here.

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“We have the determination, the drive and the people to build a brighter future for this province. This incentive capitalizes on that.”

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