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MORE PEOPLE WORKING IN SASKATCHEWAN THAN EVER BEFORE

Released on June 6, 2008

8,500 More People Working In Saskatchewan Than a Year Ago

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall today said a new all-time employment record is one more sign that Saskatchewan people are benefiting from a strong and growing economy.

There are now more people working in Saskatchewan than ever before in the province's history, according to the latest Labour Force Survey released today by Statistics Canada.

There were 517,500 people working in Saskatchewan in May 2008, breaking the previous record of 509,900 set in June 2007.

It's also an increase of 8,500 jobs from May 2007. Full-time employment increased by 13,000 jobs in the past year. Saskatchewan's unemployment also remains low at four per cent - third lowest in Canada.

"Our strong economic momentum is attracting skilled and talented workers to Saskatchewan," Wall said. "With our growing workforce, we are building a secure and prosperous future for all people in our province."

Wall announced the new employment record at the offices of international engineering company AMEC in Saskatoon. This office has grown from 64 people in 2000 to over 300 today.

"Saskatchewan has offered us many opportunities to grow and succeed," AMEC Saskatoon general manager Will Brandsema said. "We have worked in this province for over 40 years, but the present demand for our services is unprecedented and bodes well for the future. Our prospects in the province continue to surpass our expectations."

Wall said companies like AMEC and many others are creating high-paying employment opportunities in Saskatchewan.

Statistics Canada recently reported that people in the province are earning more. The average earnings of a payroll employee was $752.11 per week in March 2008. This is an increase of 5.6 per cent compared to March 2007 and well above the national average of 3.2 per cent.

"Saskatchewan people are sharing in the economic prosperity through more job opportunities and higher wages," Wall said. "Our government will continue to build on our economic momentum and ensure all Saskatchewan people share in the benefits."

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For more information, contact:

Gladys Wasylenchuk
Advanced Education, Employment and Labour
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4156

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