THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER PROVIDES HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROVINCIAL BUDGET 2024-2025
Classrooms, Care, and Communities.
Thank you to everyone that attended the 2024-2025 Budget address at the Legislature yesterday. I always enjoy welcoming you to your legislature.
Budget 2024-25 highlights how our strong and growing economy means our government can make record investments in education, healthcare and our communities.
For a full list of investments in the 2024-25 Budget visit: https://budget.saskatchewan.ca/
GREAT NEWS FOR SASKATOON WILLOWGROVE CONTITUENCY - TWO NEW HIGH SCHOOLS & TWO NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WILL BE BUILT TO SERVE THE BRIGHTON / HOLMWOOD AREAS!
We are investing in what teachers and students have told us matter the most. Overall, this budget provides $356.6 million in classroom supports and is a significant commitment to address classroom size and complexity. Learn more at Saskatchewan.ca/budget.
SASKATOON WILL RECEIVE $62.5 MILLION IN REVENUE SHARING - AN INCREASE OF $7.8 MILLION OVER LAST YEAR!
Saskatchewan's 2024-25 Municipal Revenue Sharing program will set a new record, with a 14 per cent increase from the 2023-24 fiscal year and 167 per cent increase since 2007-08.
Saskatchewan's 2024-25 Municipal Revenue Sharing Program will set a record at $340.2M. This represents a 14% increase from the last fiscal year and a 167% increase from 2007-08.
Eligible municipalities may allocate this predictable, annual funding to their budget priorities. Additional details on MRS funding allocations are available with the release of the 2024-25 provincial budget.
