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December 18, 2017
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Encouraging Signs of Economic Recovery in Saskatchewan
With the collapse in commodities prices during the fall of 2014 giving way to a rather prolonged and pronounced economic downturn throughout 2015 and 2016, there is evidence to suggest an economic recovery is beginning to take shape late in 2017, read more...  
WCB Approves 2018 Premium Rates drop, for 11 th  Consecutive Year
The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has approved the 2018 average employer premium rate of $1.19 - the lowest rate in more than 30 years and it is the third lowest in Canada. Read more...
Yorkton Chamber of Commerce Receives Accreditation for Reaching a Standard of Chamber Excellence
The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce is now part of a group of elite Chambers of Commerce in Canada that have reached a standard in Chamber excellence. The Yorkton Chamber joins the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and the Chambers in Saskatoon, Lloydminster, and Regina as Accredited Chambers of Commerce.
Energy Efficiency Strategy
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce formed a 100-Day Energy Efficiency Task Force to articulate a clear framework for Saskatchewan moving forward with respect to promoting energy conservation measures.

Read the full Energy Efficiency Strategy here , or the Executive Summary here .
Supporting the "Made in Saskatchewan" Climate Change Strategy
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce surveyed its members on the issue of carbon pricing and the results showed that the Chamber should continue to support opposing the implementation of a federal carbon pricing program and also advocate for technological investments and incentives to reduce emissions.  Read more.