Saskatchewan’s economy continues to grow, particularly in merchandise exports.

That according to the province, which reported that merchandise exports increased by 56.7-percent in January of 2023 compared to January of 2022, leading the nation.

Total merchandise exports in January of 2023 was valued at more than 4.6-billion dollars.

Electronic and electrical equipment, as well as aircraft and other transportation equipment lead year-over-year export growth with increases of 414.6-percent and 236.4-percent, respectively.

Statistics Canada continue to indicate strong job growth in province, with 16-thousand 400 new jobs compared to January of 2022, an increase of 2.9-percent.