CHRISTINE
TELL MLA – Provincial Update – April 30, 2010
Saskatchewan
Economy – A Strong Performer
Seven
recent reports on the Canadian economy all show that Saskatchewan’s
economy continues to perform strongly in 2010, citing business optimism,
employment opportunities and construction as key indicators. The
rise in economic growth, construction and business confidence means more
opportunities for Saskatchewan families.
- According
to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ Monthly Business
Barometer, 55 per cent of Saskatchewan small business owners are
optimistic about the year ahead, compared to 36 per cent nationally.
- The
Conference Board of Canada reports that a strengthening provincial
economy will increase the number of jobs by 12,000 over the next two
years. The Conference Board also says Saskatchewan people will
see the fastest increase in wages and salaries per employee.
- More
than 10,000 new jobs were posted to SaskJobs.ca in March, a 10.3 per
cent increase over last year and the highest monthly job total in 15
months.
- The
latest Statistics Canada labour report shows the Saskatchewan economy
has grown by 9,000 jobs over the last year, and our unemployment rate
remains the lowest in the country.
- Statistics
Canada also reports building permits were up 19.5 per cent in February
2010 compared to February 2009. Residential permits were up 43.8
per cent; non-residential permits increased 5.6 per cent.
- Recently
released stats on housing starts are another sign that our economic
recovery is in full swing - Urban housing starts were up by 176 per
cent in the first three months of 2010. That’s the highest
percentage increase in Canada.
- Saskatchewan's
exports of goods totalled nearly $2 billion in February 2010 - an
increase of 22.6 per cent over the same period in 2009.
Saskatchewan
Roughriders 1910-2010
On
Monday April 26th I attended Wiser’s Canadian Whisky official
launch of a limited edition bottle that celebrates the centennial
anniversary of the Saskatchewan Roughriders Football Club.
Members
of the Roughriders that are standing with me (right to left) are Cole
Bergquist (backup quarterback); Kent Smith (backup quarterback); and
Darian Durant (quarterback).
Nomination
for 2011
Next
Tuesday, May 4, I will be accepting the nomination to run for re-election
in Regina Wascana Plains, in the November 7, 2011 election.
The
nomination meeting will be held at the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre
with registration at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:00 P.M.
Staying
in Touch
I
appreciate the many opportunities to make a positive difference in our
constituency. Your phone calls, letters and emails make a big difference
in keeping me informed on the issues that matter to you.
If
you would like to recognize anyone or have your event mentioned in this
newsletter, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
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