Immigration plays a key role in Saskatchewan’s growing economy and population.
Since 2007, the province located in the heart of the Canadian Prairies has welcomed more than 108,000 immigrants from 170 countries.
Known as the Land of the Living Skies for its vast horizons and regular appearances by the Northern Lights, Saskatchewan is home to modern cities like Regina and Saskatoon, as well as many smaller rural communities. The population is approximately 1.1 million people.
The province’s major industries include:
- agriculture (especially wheat);
- mining (the province is the world’s leader in the export of uranium and potash);
- oil and gas exploration;
- technology (especially in Regina and Saskatoon)
Many of the recent immigrants to Saskatchewan come from Asia, especially the Philippines.