INCOME TAX REDUCTIONS CONTINUE TO PROTECT SASKATCHEWAN FAMILIES
The Government of Saskatchewan is delivering further income tax relief as part of the 2026-27 Provincial Budget. This year marks the second year of the government's ongoing four-year commitment to further reduce personal income taxes annually.
This year's budget once again includes measures introduced in The Saskatchewan Affordability Act that benefit every resident in the province, including increasing the Basic Personal Exemption Tax Credit, Spousal and Equivalent-to-Spouse Exemption Tax Credit, Dependent Child Tax and Seniors Supplementary Tax Credit by an additional $500 each, and increasing the Saskatchewan Low-Income Tax Credit by five per cent - which benefits about 300,000 households in the province by providing quarterly benefit payments.
These increases are applied in addition to annual indexation adjustments that offset the impacts of inflation, ensuring tax savings help to address the increased cost of living.
"Our government is focused on making life more affordable for Saskatchewan people," Finance Minister Jim Reiter said. "By continuing to permanently lower income taxes, we are protecting individuals and families, allowing them to keep more of what they earn."
Protecting Saskatchewan means making sure families can get ahead, communities continue to grow, and people have access to the quality services they need and deserve. Our government continues to deliver on those priorities with real investments and initiatives across the province.
We know affordability continues to be top of mind for many families. That’s why we mark the second year of the government’s four-year commitment to reduce personal income taxes. The 2025-26 provincial budget again includes measures from the Saskatchewan Affordability Act that benefit every resident. These include increasing the Basic Personal Exemption, Spousal and Equivalent-to-Spouse, Dependent Child, and Seniors Supplementary Tax Credits by $500 each. It also increases the Saskatchewan Low-Income Tax Credit by five per cent, benefiting about 300,000 households through quarterly payments. These increases are in addition to indexation adjustments that offset inflation. By lowering the tax burden, we are helping residents keep more of what they earn and manage the rising cost of living.
At the same time, we are investing in education and opportunities for the next generation. Recently, we celebrated the grand opening of a new Francophone Kindergarten to Grade 6 school in Regina. The $26.9 million project will accommodate more students and includes a 51-space child care centre and shared community space. This reflects our government’s commitment to quality education and ensures students have a safe, welcoming place to learn and grow. Plans for additional Francophone schools in Saskatoon and Prince Albert are underway.
We are also helping students explore careers earlier, including in high-demand fields like health care. The launch of Health Careers 20L introduces a new high school course focused on health careers. It gives students exposure to the field and helps them make informed decisions about post-secondary education and career paths. The course will be available through Sask DLC to students in Grades 10 to 12 across the province starting in the 2026-27 school year. To learn more about this course, explore other courses through Sask DLC, or register, visit www.saskDLC.ca.
In addition, Saskatchewan school divisions will be able to provide lifesaving skills through a CPR education initiative in the 2026-27 school year. The Ministry of Education is partnering with the Heart & Stroke Foundation to introduce CardiacCrash in classrooms. This program will equip students with the knowledge and confidence to act when every second matters. Initiatives like Health Careers 20L and CardiacCrash create opportunities while addressing long-term needs in our province.
While we continue invest in the next generation, our government is also making progress in health care. Our government is advancing major health infrastructure. Construction is underway on the Regina Specialized Long-Term Care (RSLTC) facility. It will include 240 specialized beds for seniors and residents with complex needs, including dementia and brain injuries. Our government remains committed and is pleased to see the continued progress on the RSLTC, which will serve Regina and area residents for years to come.
Work also continues to modernize care behind the scenes. We are investing up to $5 million through eHealth Saskatchewan to launch an integrated digital system for anesthesia and surgical care. This system will improve record-keeping, streamline workflows and enhance collaboration among care teams. It will create a more efficient, connected and patient-centred experience while improving patient safety. Our government is putting patients first by investing in technological advancements that improve access and outcomes for surgical patients across the province.
Taken together, these initiatives reflect your government’s clear priorities. We are focused on keeping life more affordable, supporting the next generation and ensuring access to timely, quality care – all while building a bright future for Saskatchewan. If you have questions, concerns or ideas, you can contact my constituency office.
RECIPIENTS OF THE SASKATCHEWAN VOLUNTEER MEDAL ANNOUNCED
Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre announced the recipients of the 2025 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal.
Recipients will be presented with this prestigious medal on April 21, 2026, at a ceremony at Government House in Regina during National Volunteer Week.
"The 2025 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal recipients are an impressive group of people," Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre said. "They have worked generously and tirelessly in support of arts and culture, sports and recreation, youth and seniors, veterans and the military, and those living with disabilities and chronic illness. I am thrilled to acknowledge these remarkable individuals who have contributed in countless ways to our province."
The recipients of the 2025 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal are:
- Craig Bird, C.D., Estevan
- Janice Cochrane, Yorkton
- Vernon Glaicar, Bangor
- Randy Goulden, Yorkton
- Cecile Halyk, Foam Lake
- James Hawn, Saskatoon
- Captain (Ret'd) John Helms, C.D., Saskatoon
- Karen Howard, Regina
- Linda Hryniuk, La Ronge
- Honorary Colonel Curtis Kimpton, Saskatoon
- Carol Marwick, Regina
- Gerry Nelson, Meadow Lake
- Rosemary Overbye, Lake Alma
- Dr. Renatta Varma, Regina
The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal was established in 1995 to recognize the extraordinary work of volunteers across the province. Since its creation, the medal has been awarded to 286 deserving individuals.
For more information about the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/honoursawards.
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