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Final fiscal year-end numbers reveal $249M deficit for Saskatchewan in 2024-25

REGINA — Saskatchewan's government says it's finishing the last fiscal year with a $249-million deficit. The province says the deficit is slightly smaller than the $273-million deficit it projected in the 2024-25 budget.
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Saskatchewan Ministry of Finance Jim Reiter delivers the Saskatchewan Provincial Budget in Regina on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards

REGINA — Saskatchewan's government says it's finishing the last fiscal year with a $249-million deficit.

The province says the deficit is slightly smaller than the $273-million deficit it projected in the 2024-25 budget.

Finance Minister Jim Reiter says both revenues and expenses increased last year.

The province received $990 million more in revenues, which includes a large settlement from tobacco companies.

Expenses were up by $970 million due to increases in health, agriculture and natural resources.

Saskatchewan's net debt increased by $1.3 billion due to investments into roads, schools and hospitals.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 30, 2025.

Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press

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