‘Regionally balanced approach’ to economic growth needed
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is urging the federal government to increase investment in rural Saskatchewan, emphasizing that the province is central to Canada’s clean growth goals but faces rising costs under proposed energy regulations, West Central Online reported. SARM highlights that Saskatchewan produces 27 of Canada’s 34 critical minerals, including potash, uranium and helium, which are essential for economic growth, global food security and low-emission energy. President Bill Huber said that federal policies must support rural industries, advocating for a “regionally balanced approach” that sustains jobs, infrastructure, and long-term growth as Canada transitions to cleaner energy.
