Saskatoon, Saskatchewan local economy
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ranks in the 93rd percentile of Canada metro areas as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months.
Building permits
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 479 in June 2026, up 3.9% from May 2026 and up 66.3% from June 2025.
Employment
Payrolled or covered employment was 205,300 in August 2026, flat 0.4% from July 2026 and flat 1.0% from August 2025.
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 479 in June 2026, up 3.9% from May 2026 and up 66.3% from June 2025. Payrolled or covered employment was 205,300 in August 2026, flat 0.4% from July 2026 and flat 1.0% from August 2025. No current data is available for New business applications or registrations in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Frequently asked questions
- How does Saskatoon, Saskatchewan rank among Canada metro areas?
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ranks in the 93rd percentile of Canada metro areas as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months.
- What is the dwelling units authorized by permit in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan?
- Dwelling units authorized by permit in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan was 479 in June 2026.
- What is the payrolled or covered employment in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan?
- Payrolled or covered employment in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan was 205,300 in August 2026.
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Sources and methodology
- Statistics Canada — Building permits, value by type of structure and type of work
- Statistics Canada — Labour force characteristics by census metropolitan area, 3-month moving average, seasonally adjusted
Method: 2026.09. Updated 2026-09-10. Coverage: 70% of weighted components available.
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