Government of Saskatchewan reports 17.3% rise in August building investment

Investment in building construction reached $621M in Aug 2026, up 17.3% year over year; Regina rose 54.7% to $161M, the Government of Saskatchewan said.

IRCNews desk October 21, 2026 Updated October 22, 2026 1 min read

Investment in building construction reached $621M in Aug 2026, up 17.3% year over year; Regina rose 54.7% to $161M, the Government of Saskatchewan said.

With construction up 17.3% province-wide (54.7% in Regina) and record GDP, Saskatchewan’s momentum suggests rising demand for trades, engineers, suppliers and services—good news for newcomers, workers, students, employers and families.

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