Open ProvincesSaskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a Canadian province. Capital: Regina. Find key facts below and follow the link to the official government site for current services, taxes and programs.
Key figures
- Population
- 1,278,402 2026-07 · 1.0% / 12 m
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9% 2026-10
- Inflation (12 months)
- 3.3% 2026-09
- Average weekly earnings
- $1,309 2026-08
Source: Statistics Canada. Updated automatically. Compare all provinces →
Guides for this province
- Renting in Saskatchewan: rights, rent increases and average rents
- Working in Saskatchewan: minimum wage, standards and wages
- Moving to Saskatchewan: health card, driver's licence and taxes
- Cost of living in Saskatchewan: prices, rent, wages and taxes
- Buying a home in Saskatchewan: land transfer tax, rebates and first-time buyer help
- Health care in Saskatchewan: health card, drug plans and dental help
- Studying in Saskatchewan: tuition, student aid and grants
- Seniors in Saskatchewan: pensions, supplements and programs
- Taxes in Saskatchewan: income tax rates, sales tax and take-home pay (2026)
- Families in Saskatchewan: child benefits and family programs
- Immigrating to Saskatchewan: nominee program, steps and processing times
| Type | Province |
|---|---|
| Capital | Regina |
| Joined Canada (or created) | 1905 |
| Languages | English (de facto) |
| Sales tax system | GST + provincial sales tax |
| Sales tax rates | GST 5% + Provincial sales tax 6% = 11% (Source: Canada Revenue Agency) |
| Public health plan | Saskatchewan Health Coverage (health card) |
| Driver's licensing body | SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance) |
| Official government site | https://www.saskatchewan.ca/ |
Rates and amounts change. Each figure on this site shows its official source and the date it was read; confirm on the official page before making a decision.
Programs in this province or territory
Work and income
- Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS)Financial help for basic needs while you work toward self-sufficiency.
Read the full guide →Amounts — rates effective May 1, 2026 Adult basic benefit (north: $445) $375 / month Shelter benefit, single, Saskatoon or Regina $675 / month Shelter benefit, single, rest of the province $615 / month Children's basic benefit $65 / month per child Earnings kept, single $375 / month Official source ↗ · read on 2026-11-13Conditions and rules
- You must be 18 or older, live in Saskatchewan, have no or low income and have explored other ways to support yourself.
How to get it : Apply online with a Saskatchewan Account or by phone.
- Saskatchewan Low-Income Tax CreditQuarterly payment combined with the GST/HST credit.
Official source ↗ · read on 2026-11-13Amounts — July 2026 to June 2027 Individual $460 / year Spouse or eligible dependant $460 / year Per child (maximum two) $181 / year Maximum per family $1,282 / year Reduced above adjusted family net income of $39,345
Seniors and retirement
- Seniors Income PlanMonthly supplement for low-income seniors.
Official source ↗ · read on 2026-11-13Amounts — from October 1, 2026 Maximum, single senior living at home $360 / month Maximum, each spouse when both receive OAS and GIS $325 / month Single: benefit reaches zero at taxable income of $4,560 / year
Disability
- SAIDIncome support for people with significant and enduring disabilities.
Read the full guide →Amounts — Living Income Benefit from September 1, 2026 Living Income Benefit, single, Regina, Saskatoon and similar (Tier A) $1,289 / month Living Income Benefit, single, rest of the province (Tier B) $1,214 / month Living Income Benefit, couple, Tier A $1,757 / month Official source ↗ · read on 2026-11-13Conditions and rules
- For adults with a significant and enduring disability. Actual utility costs and other benefits are added according to your needs.
- No current client will see a reduction when the benefit is restructured.
How to get it : Apply with a medical report.
Housing
- Saskatchewan Housing BenefitMonthly help for renters who spend a large share of income on housing.
Official source ↗ · read on 2026-11-13Amounts — as published in November 2026 Singles and couples spending 35% to 45% of income on shelter $210 / month
Students and training
- Student Aid and Graduate Retention ProgramLoans and grants while you study, then a tuition tax credit if you stay in the province.
Amounts — 2026 Graduate Retention Program, lifetime maximum (graduated on or after October 1, 2024) $24,000 4-year undergraduate degree up to $24,000 3-year undergraduate degree up to $18,000 Official source ↗ · read on 2026-11-13Conditions and rules
- A non-refundable tax credit on tuition for graduates of programs of at least six months who live and file taxes in Saskatchewan.
- Received over seven years, with up to 10 years after graduation to use it; master's and PhD degrees are excluded.
How to get it : Apply for the GRP online, then claim it on your Saskatchewan tax return.
Federal programs (all of Canada) →
Online accounts
- Saskatchewan AccountOne login for provincial online services.Official page ↗ · link checked
- MySaskHealthRecordSee lab results, imaging reports and immunization history.Official page ↗ · link checked
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