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BUDGET 2024-25: Classrooms, Care and Communities
March 20, 2024 Saskatchewan’s 2024-25 Provincial Budget makes record new investments in classrooms, care and communities. Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer today tabled a budget that includes the largest-ever increase in school operating funding, the largest-ever increase in health funding and the largest-ever increase in municipal revenue sharing for Saskatchewan communities. “Saskatchewan is […]
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$255.2 Million for Saskatchewan First Nation and Métis Communities
March 20, 2024 The 2024-25 Provincial Budget continues investment in First Nation and Métis communities throughout Saskatchewan. Approximately $255.2 million in targeted funding will be provided for First Nation and Métis people and organizations, an increase of $6.1 million over 2023-24. “A rapidly growing Saskatchewan includes growth for all residents and in all communities,” Minister Responsible for […]
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Feds plans to audit FSIN spending after allegations of misused public funds – CBC
Mar 19, 2024 Indigenous Services Canada won’t detail allegations, but says it takes them ‘very seriously’ Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is set to conduct a forensic audit of the funding it has given the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) over a nearly five-year span and how it has been spent. The FSIN represents 74 […]
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Indigenous Services Canada to run financial audit on FSIN – CKOM
Mar 18, 2024 Indigenous Services Canada plans to conduct a financial audit of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN). In a letter sent to the leadership of FSIN and obtained by paNOW, Indigenous Services Canada said it is conducting the forensic financial audit with help from KPMG. READ MORE: FSIN ombudsman role to address […]
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$2.1 Million in Charitable Gaming Grants Paid to Community Groups Across Saskatchewan
November 29, 2023 Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) distributed $2.1 million in charitable gaming grants throughout the province in the second quarter of the 2023-24 fiscal year. “We’re pleased to announce the latest round of charitable gaming grants, benefiting 750 groups and organizations in more than 200 communities across Saskatchewan,” Minister Responsible for LGS Laura […]
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Government to Exempt Per Capita Distribution Payments
November 22, 2023 The Government of Saskatchewan announced today it is updating its approach to Per Capita Distribution payments for First Nations members receiving income assistance. “Our government remains committed to the ongoing journey of reconciliation,” Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky said. “After conducting a policy review, the ministry is exempting per capita distribution payments […]
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2022-23 Public Accounts Volume 2 Released
October 26, 2023 Volume 2 of Public Accounts containing detailed financial information was released today, showing government expense was carefully managed in 2022-23, with $500 Saskatchewan Affordability Tax Credit (SATC) payments provided to Saskatchewan citizens to help with higher costs of living. “More than 845,000 Saskatchewan residents received SATC payments in 2022-23, helping with higher […]
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Saskatchewan Forecasts Surplus, Continues Debt Reduction at Q1
August 31, 2023 Saskatchewan is forecasting a $485.5 million surplus at first quarter, a strong bottom line. The plan to retire up to $1 billion in operating debt remains on track. The surplus is down $532.0 million from budget, largely due to higher non-cash pension expense and spending to fight wildfires and to safely evacuate […]
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Government Provides Assistance To Northern Residents Impacted By Power Outage Caused By Wildfires
Financial support is being made available to northern Saskatchewan residents who were impacted by the power outage from May 14, 2023, at approximately 3 p.m. to May 17, 2023, at 1:15 a.m. This power outage was the result of unseasonably dry conditions and wildfire activity. “We recognize the impact that recent power outages have had […]
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Charitable Gaming Grants Total More Than $1.9 Million For Local Groups and Organizations
May 18, 2023 More than 1,300 groups and organizations in the province are benefitting from the latest quarterly payment of charitable gaming grants totalling approximately $1.9 million. “Groups and organizations who receive these grants do so because of their hard work strengthening their communities,” Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Lori Carr […]
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