Moving to Saskatchewan: health card, driver's licence and taxes

The first steps after arriving in Saskatchewan: health coverage, driver's licence, sales tax, online accounts and benefits.

1. Health card. Apply to the provincial plan: Saskatchewan Health Coverage (health card). Keep your previous coverage until the new one starts, since there can be a waiting period.
2. Driver's licence and vehicle. Licences and registration are handled by SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance). There is a deadline to exchange an out-of-province licence and re-register a vehicle.
3. Taxes. Sales tax in Saskatchewan: GST 5% + provincial sales tax 6% = 11%. For income tax, the province where you live on December 31 applies for the whole year. Update your address with the CRA.
4. Benefits. File a tax return even with little income: federal and provincial benefits are calculated from it and follow you to your new province.
5. Housing and work. See our guides on renting and working in Saskatchewan.

Official government site ↗ · Source: Canada Revenue Agency, GST/HST rates ↗, read on 2026-11-13.

Online accounts to set up

• Saskatchewan Account — One login for provincial online services.
• MySaskHealthRecord — See lab results, imaging reports and immunization history.

Federal accounts explained →

Programs to know about

• Seniors Income Plan — Monthly supplement for low-income seniors.
• SAID — Income support for people with significant and enduring disabilities.
• Student Aid and Graduate Retention Program — Loans and grants while you study, then a tuition tax credit if you stay in the province.

General information, not legal or financial advice. Figures show their source and the date they were read; confirm with the official body before making a decision.

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