Improvements in oil prices and potash production are driving a rebound in Saskatchewan’s economy, while Manitoba stays the course
Assessing Brad Wall’s legacy as premier of Saskatchewan
Premier Brad Wall may have inflamed irritations with Ottawa, but his tough talk appears to be popular
Premier Brad Wall, Canada’s longest-serving and, until recently, most popular premier, has seen better days. His approval rating has plummeted to a low of 46% from 71% in December 2011 – the first time Wall has been assessed negative numbers during his decade in office, according to a Mainstreet/Postmedia poll in May. In fact, Wall’s […]
In a reversal of the recent past, Saskatchewan has been battered by low prices for resources, while Manitoba is posting solid, if not spectacular, gains
The premier's opposition to the federal cap-and-trade plan, required by global agreements, puts the province in a small minority of Canadians who oppose the policy
Premier Brad Wall and his Saskatchewan Party government have been playing a cynical game of hide and seek about the province’s fiscal situation. First, the government delayed the presentation of its budget by at least three months, moving it from the traditional March budget date to June 1. The government’s rationale was that the budget […]
Although the oil and gas and potash industries are taking a beating, Saskatchewan still has an ace in the hole - agriculture
Saskatchewan's heavy reliance on natural resources, especially oil, is reducing growth, although employment and government support remains stable
Canadians sometimes forget about their advantages. But the lessons of history can help to keep the country focused on what's right, what's wrong - and how to preserve our stability