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Canada is prepared to contribute $5 billion toward a loan to Ukraine that will be based on future revenue from frozen Russian assets, a senior government source confirmed on Thursday. The source, who is not being named because they are not authorized to discuss details publicly, says G7 leaders are finalizing details of the loan. […]

Just when you thought every conceivable practical item has been invented, someone finds a new use for an everyday item, and will probably make millions of dollars. A new spin on the old spoon thanks to the “electric salt spoon,” which aims to help people reduce their sodium intake. As we all know, high sodium […]

Saskatchewan’s agri-food exports to the Indo-Pacific region in 2023 were $7.28 billion, according to the provincial government. The Indo-Pacific region includes China, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and India.  Top agri-food exports to the region were canola seed, non-durum wheat, dry peas, lentils, and barley. The province noted the total value of agri-food exports increased […]

Saskatchewan and Japan are strengthening their economic ties. A Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) has been signed between the province and Japan’s Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation (JOIN), a government agency that supports Japanese businesses abroad, especially in the area of infrastructure. “We would like to promote more infrastructure business here with Japenese [businesses]. Also, I’d like […]

The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association says the full opening of the Japanese market to Canadian beef will provide benefits to producers. Stock Growers president Garner Deobald says Japan will accept processed beef from Canada, opening a market closed 20 years ago over a case of bse. Deobald says Japan is an important market for Canada’s […]

Saskatchewan’s Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison is leading a delegation to Japan and South Korea to discuss new trade opportunities. The mission is to promote Saskatchewan’s natural resources sector, including critical minerals, uranium and helium, and highlight the importance of partnerships in food security and energy transition. Between the two countries, Saskatchewan exports […]

Saskatchewan exports to the world reached 30.4 billion dollars in 2020, up 2.5 percent from the previous year. Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership president Chris Dekker says Saskatchewan was the only province in Canada to record an increase in exports. He says farm products led the way with wheat up 15 percent, durum rising 32 […]

Premier Scott Moe is in Japan with part of a delegation on a business and trade mission this Thanksgiving. Currently, the Premier is in Tokyo where Typhoon Hagibis, Japan’s strongest typhoon in 60 years is creating havoc. Sustained winds of over 160 km/h are expected with 24 rainfall totals around 60mm. In a Facebook and […]

Premier Scott Moe will lead an 11-day trade mission to Japan and South Korea next week to attract investment and advance Saskatchewan’s trade interest . This will be the Premier’s first time to either country and will incorporate a stop in Hong Kong to meet investors. A release from the province states that the key […]

Two cities separated by land and sea have joined in on an official friendship agreement. The cities of Regina, Saskatchewan and Fujioka, Japan signed the agreement after 27 years of having a successful educational exchange program between the two municipalities. A formal ceremony took place early Saturday afternoon at Hotel Saskatchewan where Regina mayor Michael […]