It’s always darkest before the dawn, a saying that characterizes the view expressed by the economics branch of TD Bank in its latest forecast for Saskatchewan’s economy. In broad terms, the bank says its forecast for Canada is largely unchanged …
Agriculture
China’s impact on farming
We’re now starting to get some early figures on the impact of China’s ban on canola exports from Canadian farmers. In large measure, that means Saskatchewan producers as we are the biggest players. StatsCan is now in a position to release its …
Read beyond the headline
The headline on the story suggests farm incomes fell by 45 per cent in 2018. Technically, that’s correct if you look at what accountants call total net income. It’s the type of characterization only an accountant and tax department official can …
Sask specializes in trade
With a small population base that is extremely productive, Saskatchewan has become an extremely effective trader. After all, with our output and such a small domestic market we really have no choice but to find a home outside the province for our …
Federal Liberals talk farming in Saskatoon
With the federal government caucus meeting in Saskatoon there are more Liberals in Saskatchewan than we’ve seen in years. It’s their two-day planning session. …
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Economic forecasts showing consistency
We’re starting to get a little symmetry in the provincial economic forecasts flowing from the chartered banks. …
