Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.
Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.
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Released on March 18, 2024
Saskatchewan First Nation and Métis organizations have received an additional $35.2 million in gaming payments for a total of $127.6 million in 2023-24, thanks to the higher-than-forecast profits at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) and Crown casinos.
"Under our gaming agreements, greater-than-expected performance of casinos in Saskatchewan means more investments in communities across the province," Minister Responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs Don McMorris said. "These partnerships were established to support various social and economic development projects, supporting growth that builds strong and vibrant communities for all Saskatchewan people."
In early March, the Government of Saskatchewan and Métis Nation - Saskatchewan signed a long-term agreement to designate the Clarence Campeau Development Fund (CCDF) as the recipient of funding allocated to the Métis Development Fund under The Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan Corporation Act. As a result of the higher-than forecast casino profits in 2023-24, the CCDF will receive an additional $1.2 million in March.
The Ministry of Government Relations is responsible for distributing allocated casino gaming profits in accordance with the 2002 Gaming Framework Agreement and The Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan Corporation Act.
The Ministry of Government Relations issues casino gaming profits to:
These profits are distributed by the First Nations Trust, CCDF, and the CDCs for initiatives related to economic, social, educational, recreational and cultural development. Other initiatives include justice-related, senior and youth programs, health projects and community infrastructure and maintenance.
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