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    Who knew? Saskatchewan is one of the best places in the world in which to live (United Nations Human Development Index 2001). Subject listing Business and Industry
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Promotes Aboriginal training and employment in the province.
The Saskatchewan Agri-Food Council is a board appointed by the provincial government to monitor the activities of marketing and development agencies established under The Agri-Food Act 2004.
The Agri-Value Program encourages the development and expansion of Saskatchewan's agri-businesses by providing assistance for new product development and market assessment.
Provides consulting and financial assistance for the development of value-added agriculture projects. The main objective of ANGen is to help eligible groups develop and implement a sound business plan using the new generation co-operative business structure.
A centralized source of agri-food statistical information, describing trends to facilitate decisions and for industry promotion and development.
The Agriculture Knowledge Centre is your place to start for the latest answers on topics ranging from crops and livestock to nutrient management and the economic implications of management decisions.
Consumers who purchase ready-to-serve beverages in Saskatchewan must pay two fees to the Government. One is an environmental handling charge which goes to offset the environmental cost of beverage containers. The other is a refundable deposit designed to encourage consumers to return their beverage containers for recycling.
BizPaL is an online service that simplifies the business permit and licence process for entrepreneurs, governments, and third party business service providers by providing one-stop access to permit and licence information from all levels of government.
Saskatchewan adopts the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) as the basis for Saskatchewan's building and accessibility standards. These standards address health, safety, accessibility for persons with disabilities and fire and structural protection of buildings. The standards apply to major construction of new buildings and renovation, addition, moving, demolition, and occupancy of existing buildings throughout the province.
Provides business, co-operative and community economic development support through assessment, information, pathfinding and referral services.
Business Fact Sheets provide information about starting and maintaining a business in Saskatchewan.
A service of the Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre, your gateway to the world of information about doing business in Saskatchewan.
Canada-Saskatchewan Career and Employment Service offices help Saskatchewan people to plan a career, upgrade their education or skills, and find a job.
Corporation Capital Tax is imposed on corporations which have paid-up capital in excess of $10,000,000. An additional exemption of up to $5,000,000 is available for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2002. The amount of the exemption is based upon the proportion of total salaries and wages that are paid in Saskatchewan by a taxable corporation and its associated corporations. Paid-up capital generally includes retained earnings, capital stock, and long term debt.
Online access to a secure area to register, search, and file all business requirements in Saskatchewan.
Provides funding and consultation support to develop the cultural industry sector, including the sound recording, book publishing and commercial visual arts and craft industries.
An introduction designed to help you identify the various government programs, services and regulations relevant to electronic businesses.
Free, impartial, and easy-to-understand e-business advice and information for small and medium-sized businesses.
Saskatchewan Electronic Tax Services (SETS) offers a fast, secure, and convenient method to file and make online payments for provincial tax programs.
The Employability Assistance for People With Disabilities (EAPD) Program provides funding to assist adults with disabilities to prepare for, secure and maintain employment. Various supports are offered, including training-on-the-job, vocational and work assessments, psycho-educational assessments, job coaching, support for employers and disability-related costs in a wide variety of post-secondary education and training programs.
Entrepreneurs, working alone or in co-operatives, create the small businesses that provide most of the jobs in the province.
Saskatchewan Industry and Resources consultants are available to work with companies in the developing stages of becoming export ready.
Fuel Tax Exemption Permit holders (i.e. farmers, commercial fishers, trappers and loggers) may purchase 80% of their gasoline tax exempt from registered bulk fuel dealers, cardlock or keylock operations for use in their farming, commercial fishing, trapping or logging activities.
The tax credit rebates 45 per cent of the total wages of all Saskatchewan labour for Saskatchewan productions and co-productions.
Assistance for aboriginal entrepreneurs who want to get involved in the growth sectors of Saskatchewan's economy.
First Nations have the opportunity to enter into arrangements for the effective removal of the tax on fuel and tobacco purchases made by status Indians on reserves.
The \n^ Fuel Tax Act, 2000 \nimposes a tax on persons importing or purchasing fuel in Saskatchewan. Included in the \n^ Fuel Tax Act, 2000 \nare provisions for the \n^ International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) \nwhich provides for the prorating of fuel taxes to all jurisdictions in which a carrier travels by the base jurisdiction.
Documents designed to help you navigate through the different programs, services and regulations pertaining to specific business topics.
A business planning software product designed specifically to operate on the World Wide Web. The IBP uses the capabilities of the Internet to assist entrepreneurs prepare a 3 year business plan for their new or existing business.
The International Fuel tax Agreement (IFTA)is an agreement among Canadian provinces and U.S. states that simplifies the reporting of fuel taxes by interjurisdictional carriers. Under IFTA, the carrier files one consolidated fuel tax report with their base jurisdiction and is issued credentials which are honoured in all member jurisdictions.
JobStart/Future Skills links training to employment. The program provides a range of skills training solutions for Saskatchewan people. The program is offered in partnership with Saskatchewan businesses, industry associations, individuals, public training institutions and other training deliverers
The Kinds of Business files (KOB's) contain detailed information about starting and maintaining specific types of business in Saskatchewan.
The Labour Relations and Mediation Division provides information, training, mediation and bargaining assistance to labour and management in unionized workplaces.
Promotes and enforces provincial employment standards established under\n^ The Labour Standards Act\n.
The Major Projects Inventory lists major projects in Saskatchewan, valued at $2 million or greater, that are in the planning, design or construction phases.
Information on the non-refundable income tax credit designed to encourage plant and equipment investment in Saskatchewan.
Information and services to keep Saskatchewan people safe at work by preventing and reducing on-the-job accidents and illnesses.
Partnership for Prosperity is a broad economic strategy that sets out a plan to build the economy through increased diversification, a more competitive business climate and greater emphasis on innovation and technology.
Resources designed to help you tell others about the province you're proud to do business in.
The Public Employees Benefits Agency (PEBA) is a central body within the Department of Finance, Government of Saskatchewan to administer pension and benefit programs for employees of the Executive Government, Crown Corporations and Government Funded Bodies.
The Public Employees Deferred Salary Leave Plan allows employees of participating agencies to defer a portion of their salary for a period of 12 to 72 months. The salary must be used to finance a leave of absence for any reason for durations of six to 12 months.
The Public Employees Dental Plan provides dental care coverage to employees of Executive Government, several Crown Corporations and Various Agencies, Boards and Commissions as approved by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
The Public Employees Disability Income Plan provides long-term disability benefits to employees of Executive Government, several Crown Corporations and various Agencies, Boards and Commissions.
The Public Employees Extended Health Care Plan provides coverage of certain medical services and supplies given or ordered by a physician not reimbursed from the provincial medical plan.
The Ready for Work initiatives are directed towards helping Saskatchewan young people make a positive transition from school to work.
Saskatchewan Industry and Resources leads the government's Regulatory Reform Initiative to create a positive regulatory and economic climate in the province.
The Representative Workforce Strategy focuses on working with employers to identify employment needs and remove existing barriers to Aboriginal employment in the workplace.
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program can provide an alternate and quicker means of entry into Canada. This program allows Saskatchewan to nominate applicants to the federal government for landed immigrant status.
This program registers individuals and companies that are manufacturing value-added product(s) with over 50 per cent Saskatchewan content. The primary thrust of the program is for identification and promotion of Saskatchewan manufactured goods.
Your guide to manufacturers in Saskatchewan, including contact information and links to their websites.
Profiles and promotes Saskatchewan's organic industry to an international audience.
If you're wondering where to start or expand your business or looking for a great place to live Saskbiz.ca can help you pinpoint the most suitable location in minutes. This interactive Web site provides comprehensive economic and quality of life information for communities and regions in Saskatchewan.
SaskJobs provides job seekers and employers with assistance to find and post employment opportunities in Saskatchewan.
The SaskNetWork web site is about helping the people of Saskatchewan connect to the resources they need in the areas of jobs, work, education and training, career planning, self-employment, labour market information, financial help and the workplace.
View government surplus vehicles and equipment for sale.
Provides all suppliers and public sector purchasers with free access to procurement opportunities handled by SPM Purchasing Branch.
Encourages diversification of the Saskatchewan economy and supports community economic development by making funding available, through community-run organizations, to non-traditional entrepreneurs.
Gathers data that will assist industry stakeholders in assessing the scope and nature of the special crops processing sector, and provides primary producers with information about processors and the services they offer.
The Final Report of the Minister's Advisory Committee on Status of the Artist was released in July 2006.
Supports agriculture and food research by funding human resource research capacity in areas of strategic importance that will enhance and add value to Saskatchewan's agriculture and food industry.
TEA provides some income to people who are looking for work with the help of the Jobs First program, waiting for their first paycheque, or waiting for income from some other source.
The purpose of the YOU program is to assist young adults between 18 and 30 years of age to consider opening a business in their community.
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