Released on May 20, 2015
Year-over-year wholesale trade in Saskatchewan was up 12.2 per cent in March 2015 over last March, more than double the 5.6 per cent posted nationally and the second highest percentage increase among the provinces, according to Statistics Canada.“Saskatchewan’s economy is broad-based and resilient which is helping to keep important indicators like wholesale trade strong when compared to other jurisdictions,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “This is good news for many reasons and showcases the strength of our wholesale sector.”
Wholesale trade totalled $2.4 billion in March 2015, the highest March on record.
“We have a diverse wholesale sector in Saskatchewan,” Boyd said. “It is helping to create more jobs and business opportunities and contributing to moving our economy forward in the long-term.”
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For more information, contact:
Deb Young
Economy
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4765
Email: deb.young@gov.sk.ca