SASKATCHEWAN RANKS LAST FOR RETAIL SALES AMONG CANADIAN PROVINCES

REGINA – New Statistics Canada data released today shows that Saskatchewan’s economy is heading in the wrong direction after 18 years of the tired and out-of-touch Sask. Party government.

Retail sales for the month of June are up nationally by 1.5 per cent, but down in Saskatchewan. The province ranks last place among Canada provinces with the worst month-over-month change in retail sales, with a 1.4 per cent decrease.

“After 18 years in power, the Sask. Party is out of touch, slow to react, and taking our province in the wrong direction,” said Aleana Young, Saskatchewan NDP shadow Minister for Jobs and the Economy.

“The current Sask. Party leader has been slow to act on tariffs, fires, immigration, healthcare — you name it. It’s like he doesn’t want to do the job anymore.

“Our small businesses are the backbone of the economy and we see the Sask. Party fail them day in and day out.”

Under Scott Moe’s watch, the record of industrial failures have grown, with four of the province’s most significant future industrial projects delayed or paused indefinitely in the span of a year.

Scott Moe was the last premier in Canada to respond to the threat of U.S. tariffs and one of the only to roll back pro-Canada response measures, like shelving American liquor.

Moe also waited months to remember he could use the province’s trade office, taking nearly a year to launch a mission to China to end the tariffs on canola. While producers waited for action, Saskatchewan merchandise exports to China have declined by 25.6 per cent during the first six months of the year, and by 51.2 per cent from June 2024 to June 2025.

“Our economic future hangs in the balance and we have a Sask. Party government that is sitting on its hands,” Young said. “It’s time to step forward with bold new ideas to support growth, support small businesses and the jobs they create. It’s time to focus on building a bright future for every person that calls Saskatchewan home.”

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