Saskatchewan Throne Speech – October 2025
Throne Speech Overview
Saskatchewan’s fall legislative session opened this week with Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre delivering the Speech from the Throne, centered on the theme “Strong, Safe, Secure.” The address acknowledged global challenges such as rising trade tensions and tariffs but highlighted Saskatchewan’s resilience, strong economy, and the government’s commitment to safety, affordability, and future growth.
The government pledged to protect provincial control over energy policy and oppose federal clean electricity regulations. Through the new Saskatchewan First Energy Security Strategy and Supply Plan, it will extend the life of coal-fired power plants and advance nuclear development to ensure affordable, reliable electricity. The speech also highlighted commitments to key priorities such as healthcare expansion, agriculture, education, and technology resilience.
Technological security was a major focus. Saskatchewan will strengthen its defences against cyber threats through a Cybersecurity Collaboration Agreement with the federal government and other provinces. The partnership aims to protect provincial data and infrastructure amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and growing cybersecurity risks. In agriculture, the government announced enhancements to risk management programs, including changes to AgriStability, raising compensation rates to 90% and doubling the payment cap to $6 million.
Key Themes, Funding, and Legislation:
- Response to Illicit Drugs (RID) Act – Cracks down on drug trafficking and expands enforcement powers.
- Compassionate Intervention Act – Mandates addiction treatment for individuals posing risks to themselves or others.
- Cyberstalking and Coercive Control Act – Expands the definition of interpersonal violence to include online abuse.
- Saskatchewan Internal Trade Promotion Act – Reduces interprovincial trade barriers for goods and services.
- Building Schools Faster Act – Requires municipalities to expedite land acquisition for new schools.
- Tailgating Act – Creates a framework for regulated pre-game events at Mosaic Stadium.
- “From Many Peoples, Strength” Act – Permanently recognizes key cultural and commemorative dates.
- Healthcare Expansion Funding – Includes 450,000 surgeries, new urgent care centres, and $50,000 rural recruitment incentives.
- AgriStability Reforms – Increases compensation cap to $6 million; launches the 2025 Crown Grazing Lease Reduction Program.
- $4.6 billion infrastructure budget, the largest in provincial history, for hospitals, highways, long-term care, and schools.
- $15 million wildfire recovery, plus $20 million for cleanup and $10 million for temporary housing.
- Critical Minerals and Energy Incentives – Continued support for the Critical Minerals Innovation and Value-Added Agriculture programs.
In Closing
Overall, the 2025 Throne Speech positioned Saskatchewan as a leader in resource development, fiscal stability, and security, both physical and digital, while focusing on affordability, healthcare access, and protecting Saskatchewan’s agricultural and technological future.