SASKATCHEWAN NDP INTENDS TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO BOOST INTERPROVINCIAL TRADE, LOWER COSTS FOR FAMILIES

Two-Thirds of Saskatchewan People Report Being Unable To Keep Up With Cost Of Living: New Data

SASKATOON – The Saskatchewan NDP intends to bring forward interprovincial trade legislation this fall to unite Canadians, boost Saskatchewan’s economy, and make life more affordable for the people who call this province home.

“We are in a trade war on two fronts and it's long past time for us to come together as a country and make life more affordable,” said Kim Breckner, Shadow Minister for Trade and Economic Development.

“We should all be buying Canadian at a time like this. This is about keeping our dollars in our own country and supporting one another.”

The proposed law would make it easier for goods and services to move between Saskatchewan and the rest of Canada by allowing for recognition of similar rules and standards in other provinces – known as mutual recognition.

Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Ontario, and Manitoba all have some form of mutual recognition law on the books.

The legislation comes as Saskatchewan’s economy has taken a pounding amid ongoing trade wars with the United States and China. According to Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan merchandise exports to China were down 21.1 per cent in July. Year-to-date, Saskatchewan exports to China have fallen 28.8 per cent, and by 48.5 per cent comparing July 2024 to July 2025.

As well, on Wednesday, new data from Angus Reid found two-thirds of Saskatchewan people reported being unable to keep up with the cost of living and more than half said they were finding it difficult to feed their households. Saskatchewan’s numbers were the highest in the country.

“This legislation is critically needed,” Breckner said. “It will help respond to tariffs, get our economy moving again, and lower costs for hardworking families.”

“The Sask. Party government are out of touch and out of ideas after 18 years in power. We need change and the choices we make today will help build a bright future for the people who call this province home.”

The Sask. Party has U-turned on the few Pro-Canada trade measures they previously had, putting American booze back on the shelves and no longer prioritizing Canadian companies for public contracts.

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