Green Machine: Financing Growth in the New Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is a resource-rich economy. The province is moving from a period of slow growth and stagnant population to one of rapid growth and expanding population. These developments are being driven by an improved resources outlook, specifically for oil and gas, potash, and uranium.

This report is one of a series of Saskatchewan Institute reports that consider key issues facing Saskatchewan as it enters a new era of sustained growth. The report begins with a review of anticipated capital demands over the next 20 years. It then turns to the nature of finance, analyzing the current funding structure and how this is likely to change. This leads to an analysis of the financing issues facing Saskatchewan. The report concludes with a discussion of key findings and implications.

Research included a review of literature and secondary source data, as well as interviews with 20 experts on Saskatchewan’s financial sector and its capital needs.