Advanced Manufacturing
Leading in innovation and manufacturing world firsts.
Our manufacturers pioneer cutting-edge technology, producing continuous mining equipment, autonomous farm tools, unmanned aerial vehicles, and deep-space antenna systems. Our large resource sectors offer a host of new supply chain opportunities, while our technology, aerospace and defence clusters provide significant growth potential for innovative solutions.
10%
corporate income tax
$25.6
billion annual sales
39,000
workforce in 2022
Productive Workforce
Our manufacturing workforce is the second most productive in Canada and it has grown at a record pace to keep up with our flourishing economy.
Dependable Transportation Infrastructure
We understand that moving product to market in a secure and timely manner is critical to your success. Bank on our reliable transportation systems to ensure your goods arrive intact and on time.
Opportunity in Dynamic Subsectors
We’ve accomplished many world firsts, including remote-controlled equipment for uranium mining, components for the space shuttle’s Canadarm, in-road scales used in trucking, and environmental monitoring systems. We foster a supportive business environment that can help turn ideas into cutting-edge products.
World Class Research and Development
Saskatchewan has a world class research and development ecosystem at our two renowned research universities, three research parks and facilities, and the Canadian Light Source (CLS) Synchrotron.
Ag Tech
Saskatchewan is the hub of a world-renowned agri-science ecosystem. Whether you’re an investor or researcher, we’re an excellent place to pioneer and develop agricultural technology. We have more than 100 ag tech companies with more than 60 of them launched in the last five years.
Short-line manufacturing
You’ll find our top-quality farm equipment hard at work around the world. Our specialty is short-line manufacturing of precision dryland farming equipment including air seeders and machinery for tillage, spraying and fertilizing, and livestock and forage.
Innovation Saskatchewan
Innovation Saskatchewan is a government agency that provides funding support to businesses developing new products.
Aerospace and Defence
Prime military contractors trust our aerospace and defence manufacturers to build leading-edge equipment ranging from unmanned aerial vehicles and sophisticated electronics and instrumentation to military vehicle components and wireless telecom essentials.
Sector at a Glance
Competitive Programs Offered by the Government of Saskatchewan
A 10 per cent refundable provincial income tax credit for eligible scientific R&D expenditures is among a host of programs offered by the Government of Saskatchewan.
NATO Flight Training
Our NATO flight training facility is the destination of choice for pilots from NATO and non-NATO countries alike. The facility uses simulation technology by Canadian company CAE.
Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Reduction
Eligible corporations can reduce their Saskatchewan income tax rate on Canadian manufacturing and processing profits by as much two percentage points.