"If a vehicle is insured and deemed roadworthy in another province, that should be enough to get it on the road here," said Hugh Gordon, NDP Shadow Minister for SGI.
"It makes no sense that a driver who finds a great deal on a vehicle in Medicine Hat or Brandon should face extra costs and red tape just to bring it home."
Under current rules, SGI requires most used vehicles bought outside of Saskatchewan to undergo a mechanical inspection before they can be registered in the province. However, used vehicles purchased within Saskatchewan do not face the same requirement.
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling for the removal of out-of-province inspection requirements for used vehicles that had valid insurance in their province at the time of sale.
“So, you can buy a 20-year-old junker in Saskatchewan, take the bill of sale into SGI and get insurance, no problem,” said Gordon. "But buy a 2024 pickup truck across the border in Alberta, and you’re forced to pay hundreds for an inspection. It’s ridiculous.”
Since Donald Trump started talking about making Canada the 51st state, Canadians have been calling on all levels of government to work together to bring down barriers and make the country’s economy more resilient.
“This is low-hanging fruit,” said Kim Breckner, Shadow Minister for Trade and Export Development, "Eliminating this requirement would save frustration and money for drivers and supports a stronger, more connected Canadian economy."
“The Sask. Party hasn't announced any trade barrier they've lifted since Donald Trump started threatening our sovereignty."
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2025 report from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute estimated that removing trade barriers between Saskatchewan and Alberta—similar to agreements adopted by other provinces—could boost Canada’s GDP by up to $18.1 billion.
“This is about fairness, affordability, and common sense,” Breckner added. “The Sask. Party needs to act to get rid of these unnecessary inspections.”
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