Province of Saskatchewan is a rapidly growing, economically stable region of Canada. One of the lowest unemployment rates, thousands of jobs on the site www.saskjobs.ca, low maintenance, and attractive salary encourage many to settle in the province.

• Saskatoon to lead country in GDP growth – Regina in 2nd
• New Home Construction 30 percent Higher
• Economic Review 2013
• Economy of Saskatoon
• Saskatchewan – Provincial Outlook
• 2014 Economic Checklist

Embrace Saskatchewan

Immigration Policies
Saskatchewan, with a population of only one million people in an area of over two times greater than the Polish, reported a high demand for skilled workers. The Saskatoon in 2011, 3 300 immigrants arrived, making this city the fastest growing city in Canada. This has resulted in a rapidly growing construction industry here. Statistics show that this province has a need for 120 000 employees for the next nine years. Attractive programs allow influx of immigration staff, which contributes to the development of the province.

• Saskatoon bound: Newcomers lead westward shift
• Saskatoon drawing newcomers away from bigger cities
• Saskatoon the fastest-growing city in Canada
• Saskatoon fastest growing city in Canada
• Saskatchewan Needs Immigrants

Saskatoon
Saskatoon is the largest city in the province of Saskatchewan (about 250 000 inhabitants). Flat landscape makes temperature changes depending on the season and solar activity are very large. Summer temperatures can exceed 30 degrees, and in winter drop to minus 45 degrees (January, February). Through the middle of the river flowing South Saskatchewan River. It is also characteristic seven bridges,  Delta Bessborough Hotel, and the University of Saskatchewan. Worth noting that ranked City Entrepreneurial Index: Top Rankings, 2010 Saskatoon took third place.

Saskatoon is the cultural capital of Saskatchewan. Most events take place at Credit Union Centre, where hockey fans can cheer on the local team Saskatoon Blades in the Western Hockey League. In winter you can enjoy a range of Saskatoon Parks that offer cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing. The beginning of the festival begins Saskatoon’s Wintershine. Fans of fast cars can visit the Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. In the summer watch the PotashCorp Fireworks Festival show aerobatics: Cameco Canada Remembers Festival for Heroes, Saskatoon Exhibition with many attractions for children and adults, including Saskatoon Folkfest combining elements of multicultural. For children, was Potashcorp Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan.

Connoisseurs of food invite you to A Taste of Saskatchewan/a> – Saskatoon’s Favorite Event. Fans happy to visit the shopping malls of Midtown Plaza. Looking for peace and relaxation will enjoy numerous golf courses in Saskatoon: Greenbryre, Saskparks, Dakotadunes and health centers like Elkridgeresort. We also encourage you to read the article in the newspaper The start Phonenix: 52 reasons to love Saskatoon.

For more information on tourism in Saskatchewan can be found at: Sasktourism

Saskatoon Transit
When paying fare by cash, please have the exact fare ready to deposit into the fare boxes which accept coins only. Pennies are no longer accepted starting May 26, 2012. Operators do not carry change and paper cash is not accepted.

• Adult $3.00
• Senior $3.00
• Post Secondary $3.00
• High School (Grades 9-12, must show valid High School ID) $2.50
• Child – Elementary School (K-Grade 8) $2.00
• Children under 5 with fare-paying passenger Free

More at: City of Saskatoon : Fares & Passes

Health Services in Saskatchewan
Health care in the province of Saskatchewan is free. It is worth to buy additional insurance on the dentist and an ophthalmologist. The list of available health care services can be found at: Health Coverage Guide. Upon arrival in Canada, you should make Health Card to be eligible for health care. Its sophistication process takes about three months. More on this topic: Moving to Saskatchewan Warning! People choosing to enter Canada under the International Experience Canada does not receive a Health Card and should seek their own to buy insurance for the entire period of stay in Canada

Education in Saskatchewan

Access to education is free. It is compulsory for children from 7 to 16 years of age Your child Education In Saskatchewan. A list of schools can be found at: spsd.sk.ca developed in Saskatoon is also the student focused on the University of Saskatchewan.

The cost of living and wages in Saskatchewan

• The cost of renting a small house 3 bedroom is about $1,600 / month
• 2 bedroom apartment $1200-1400
• Unfurnished apartments are to be reckoned to the purchase of furniture and all living necessities
• Utility charges: gas (heating) $50 month, $50 electricity, cable + internet $100
• Baby nursery $800-1000 / month for full-time
• Fuel $1.20 per liter
• The cost of car insurance about $1200-1500 per year (you can pay per month) discount are max. 20% of 2% for each year no-claims bonus drive to 10 years max.
• Beer in the pub $5-6
• Main dish in the restaurant $15-30
• Large coffee at Tim Hortons $3.5
• Movie ticket $3.50-18.00 (depends how)
• Male hairdresser $35
• Hairdresser (haircut, color) $130-150,
• Mobile phones are expensive – you pay for receiving calls even when someone calls from the same province but in another city.

The average cost of renting a room is about $800 CAD per month. In most cases, an advance payment called. damage deposit. The cost of renting an apartment for a family of four are from $1200 per month. At current prices you can find out the advertisements in local newspapers and intermediary agencies such as the leasing of Broadstreet, Rent Saskatchewan, Rental Source. When looking for an apartment we obtain a list: Checklist for Finding Accommodation can also start the search listings in local newspapers:

• The Starphoenix
• Saskatoon Homepage
• Global Saskatoon
• CTV
• Kijiji
• Mysask
• 247 Apartments
• Gottarent
• Saskatoon Starphoenix
• Ussu
• Househunting

Average spending in Canada is comparable at: enterprisesaskatchewan.ca, studyincanada.com, and canadaimmigrants.com Average earnings in the province of Saskatchewan can be found at: Saskatchewan wage Survey Report.

Taxation in Saskatchewan
In Saskatchewan rates apply depending on the threshold income earned 11.0% up to $ 40 919, 13.0% up to $ 75 992, and 15.0% from $ 116.911 [as in 2011]. More details on: finance.gov.sk.ca

In Saskatoon there are two types of taxes, which are discharged from the products and services. The federal Goods and Services Tax – GST) is 5% and the Provincial Sales Tax Provincial Tax (PST) to 5%

Driver license in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan will honor the license from the following countries: UK, USA, Switzerland, Germany, Austria. More information can be found at: sgi.sk.ca

SIN in Canada
Upon arrival in Canada, you are required to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN). Application can be downloaded at the airport or from the website: servicecanada.gc.ca. After receiving the SIN card, the data to be transmitted employers in Canada.

English course in Saskatoon
Those who wish to improve your English language take English classes, which are held at the University of Saskatchewan : learnenglish.usask.ca

Time Zone
Saskatoon is in the time zone CST – Central Standard Time (-6 BMT).

Learn about Saskatoon by visiting Wikipedia
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