Saskatchewan’s economy continues to recover with year-over-year retail trade growth being the highest in the country..Retail trade grew in Saskatchewan by 13% between February 2021 and February 2022..Saskatchewan ranked third highest amongst the provinces from January 2022 to February 2022 as retail trade expanded by 2.4%, which totalled just over $2 billion..Minister of Trade and Export Development, Jeremy Harrison, thinks it is great news for the province to be leading in one of the most important areas of economic growth..“Saskatchewan continues to lead the country in key economic growth indicators,” said Harrison. .“Our government is increasing trade and export opportunities for Saskatchewan businesses, attracting record investment and supporting one of Canada’s most competitive business environments to ensure this growth continues.”.NDP Opposition Critic for Jobs and the Economy, Aleana Young, told the Western Standard, “Retail is Saskatchewan’s largest private sector employer — a canary in the coal mine when it comes to economic indicators. The health of the sector is directly tied to the buying power of families.”.“Governments across Canada are stepping up, supporting small businesses and making life more affordable for ordinary people. It’s high time Premier Moe and the Saskatchewan Party did the same.”.Retail trade growth is not the only key economic indicator that Saskatchewan is leading..In February, Saskatchewan led the country in wholesale trade and manufacturing sales, and had the second-highest growth in merchandise exports month-to-month..Chris Oldcorn is a Western Standard Reporter based in Regina.,coldcorn@westernstandard.news,Twitter: @chrisoldcorn,.Parler: @chrisoldcorn
