SASKATOON, Sask. — Saskatchewan's building construction investment reached $621 million in August, up 17.3 per cent from the same month in 2025, according to Statistics Canada data.
The increase reflects higher spending on residential, commercial, industrial and institutional construction across the province.
Regina recorded a 54.7 per cent year-over-year increase in building construction investment in August, reaching $161 million.
“Investment we are seeing in new homes, schools, factories and commercial buildings reflects confidence in Saskatchewan's economy and supports the needs of our province,” Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding said.
Kaeding said construction investment also benefits local economies by creating jobs, supporting businesses and helping build communities.
Building construction investment measures the total value of spending on construction projects within the province.
The province also reported that Saskatchewan's real gross domestic product reached a record $85.4 billion in 2025, an increase of 2.2 per cent. That exceeded the national growth rate of 1.7 per cent.
Private capital investment in Saskatchewan increased by 12 per cent in 2025 to $13.6 billion, ranking first among provinces, according to the provincial government.
