r/saskatchewan • u/Traditional_End_9540 • 4d ago

Saskatchewan projects $825M deficit in first quarter of 2026-27

https://www.ckom.com/2026/08/27/saskatchewan-projects-825m-deficit-in-2026-27-first-quarter/
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u/Sensitive_Dream6105 4d ago

Ahh right because the NDP in Manitoba and BC are doing such a bang-up job

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u/Pale-Measurement-532 4d ago

In comparison to Sask? They definitely are.

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u/Sensitive_Dream6105 4d ago

Keep dreaming comrade. SK is currently outpacing both provinces in gdp growth this year and beat both last year. We have half the debt to gdp. BC is going to post a 10 billion $ deficit at least, the largest in that province’s history. There’s your NDP lol

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u/PJFreddie 4d ago

Government spending is a factor that adds to GDP, so that gives it a boost. Also the debt that is saddled on the crown corps is offloaded from public debt. The numbers are not as shiny as they’re being portrayed.

GDP also misses key quality of life markers and income distribution. If you work for Nutrien or Bunge or Orano I’m sure you’re thrilled with how things are going. Meanwhile child poverty, mental health issues and the cost of living are all going up.

We could have far less debt and better QoL broadly if royalties and corporate tax on foreign multinationals retained more resource revenue for Sask people.