REGINA, Sask. — Statistics Canada’s recently released figures show that building permits in Saskatchewan increased 32.5 per cent between August 2025 and August 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
The province's building permits also increased by 15.9 per cent month-over-month from July 2026 to August 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
The total value of building permits represents the dollar value of construction permits for residential and non-residential buildings and is an important indicator of construction activity, and demand for raw materials and employment.
Statistics Canada's latest GDP numbers indicate that Saskatchewan's 2025 real GDP reached an all-time high of $85.4 billion. This was an increase of 2.2 per cent, putting the province above the national average of 1.7 per cent.
Private capital investment in Saskatchewan increased last year by 12 per cent to $13.6 billion, ranking first among provinces.
