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February 17, 2017
SK Students Rank Last in PISA Report

The 2015 PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) revealed that the educational performance of Saskatchewan youth in science, reading and math has been declining and is lagging behind the rest of Canada.This should be a cause for concern by government, businesses, educators and families.

SCC 2017 Economic Outlook
Economic Outlook survey reflects slightly improved optimism within the Saskatchewan business community. However, belief that the provincial government is creating an attractive business environment drops by 22%.

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Paul McLellan, CEO Alliance Energy - SCC Membership Key to Business Success
Paul McLellan shares his  experience as an SCC member and the value it brings to his award winning company.

SCC weighs in on WCB Funding Policy
  Led by three core principles:
  • Premium stability
  • Low costs
  • system clarity
the SCC provides feedback on WCB's funding policy discussion paper.
SK - U.S. and State Trade Statistics

Canada's trade with the U.S. in 2015 totaled $760 billion - at least three-and-a-half  times the combined trade with Canada's next four largest partners.  That same year, Saskatchewan exported $17,719 million dollars worth of products to the U.S. and imported $8,640 million.

Statistics from STEP breaks down SK imports and exports by state revealing how inextricably linked Saskatchewan's economy is with the U.S. market.
BUILDING A CANADA THAT WINS
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce sets out 10 opportunities to improve our economic success.

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Saskatchewan Budget Day
Wednesday, March 22
Watch for the SCC to summarize and respond through video, newsletter and email content.  Stay tuned!!!
Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
Data shows 1 in 5 Canadians will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Economic impact to Canadian businesses is estimated at $20.7 billion annually. 

The SCC recently partnered with Bridges Health to present Working Well: Managing Mental Health in the Workplace.

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5 Minutes for Business

2017 - The Year When Populism Meets Policy

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Other news....
Fostering Metis Economic Engagement
CCDF announces first ever, five-year pilot project intended to foster economic engagement to create business opportunities, generate wealth and provide employment for Metis people and communities.
Dynamic and Effective Local Chamber Draws Murdoch to Head Position
An active organization that is collaborative and well respected drew Brent Murdoch to become President of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce.

Murdoch sites that not all chambers are this good.and talks about plans for Yorkton. 

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Events
Make a Connection Reception
Thursday, April 16, 2017
Queensbury Centre at Evraz Place
Regina
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

SCC Annual Business Conference
May 10th & 11th, 2017
Delta Hotel & Convention Centre
Regina
Headlines we  found interesting...
De Vos and the slow death of public education