record-level municipal revenue sharing to support Saskatchewan RCMP operations and First Nations policing in funding to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency to protect Saskatchewan people and support safe, strong communities Overall investment by Saskatchewan Housing Corporation to ensure rent-ready and new affordable units are available across the province. to hire new Saskatchewan Marshals Service officers to protect residents. the Volunteer First Responders’ Tax Credit
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Protecting Saskatchewan communities and supporting residents
The 2026-27 Budget protects Saskatchewan communities by investing in safety, housing, community supports and local infrastructure that residents rely on every day. These investments help ensure communities remain safe, resilient and welcoming places to live, work and raise families. This year’s budget includes record investments in municipal revenue sharing, strengthened community safety initiatives and targeted funding to support vulnerable individuals and families. Together, these investments help protect Saskatchewan communities and ensure people across the province have access to the services, supports and opportunities they need.
2026-27 Budget highlights: • $310 million to support RCMP operations in Saskatchewan, including $26 million for First Nations policing, strengthening frontline policing capacity across urban, rural and northern communities. • Nearly $6 million to annualize the hiring of approximately 100 new municipal police officers across Saskatchewan. • $5 million to expand the Saskatchewan Marshals Service, supporting provincial priorities including gang enforcement, illegal weapons and drug trafficking. • $713,000 investment for the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol to support additional inspections and enhance highway safety. • $583,000 increase to the Municipal Police Grant program to help frontline officers respond to more calls for service. • $190,000 to introduce the Small Town and Rural Policing Grant program, to support proactive community policing in rural communities. Funding for the SPSA will also support wildfire and emergency response capabilities, including the province’s multi-year plan to purchase four repurposed airtanker aircraft. 2026-27 Budget highlights: Up to an additional $20 million over three years to expand homelessness services to support community-led priorities, expanded emergency shelter spaces, and new supportive housing spaces with expanded trusteeship services. $12 million will raise core income assistance benefits by two per cent, starting in May 2026. Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) clients will receive higher monthly benefits for the fifth year in a row, and this is the fourth consecutive year monthly benefits will increase for Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) clients. $8 million increase to support 500 more seniors already accessing the Personal Care Home Benefit since the monthly income threshold rose 40 per cent in 2025-26 from $2,500 to $3,500 per month, helping make of living in licensed personal care homes more affordable. $5 million as part of a multi-year capital investment to design and build enhanced emergency shelters at sites chosen by municipalities in Saskatoon and Prince Albert. $3 million investment to enhance the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit, increasing monthly benefits to help eligible renters better afford their rent and utility costs and expand the program to more than 300 additional clients. $2 million investment in 2026-27 to increase Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability residential support benefits for families that care for their loved ones at home, providing a 30 per cent increase over the next three years. $400,000 for a new one-time per household utility arrears recoverable benefit to help Saskatchewan Income Support clients avoid eviction and remain successfully housed. 2026-27 Budget highlights: • Two per cent increase for community-based organizations who partner with government to provide important services. • $19 million investment to support children and youth with complex needs placed in out-of-home care. • $12 million investment to enhance supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities. • $11 million capital investment to support the development of 10 new group homes and a specialized group home in Saskatoon for individuals with higher medical needs. • $7 million increase to support the growing number of families accessing the Autism Spectrum Disorder Individualized Funding program. • $2 million investment to enhance family preservation services, support youth transitioning from care and expand supports for at-risk youth. • Two per cent increase in maintenance support for foster families and extended family caregivers. 2026-27 Budget highlights: • $15 million capital investment in provincial parks, supporting infrastructure improvements and restoration of facilities impacted by wildfires. • $4 million increase to double the Active Families Benefit, raising the eligibility threshold to $120,000 and doubling the benefit to $300 per child or $400 for children with disabilities. • Doubling the Volunteer First Responders’ Tax Credit from $3,000 to $6,000, recognizing the important contributions of volunteer firefighters, emergency medical responders and search-and-rescue teams. • $8 million in continued funding for programs that support local recreation and community services, including the Community Rink Affordability Grant, School Playground Equipment Program, and Veteran’s Service Club Support Program. • $10 million investment to continue the Feature Film and Television Production Grant, supporting economic activity and job creation in Saskatchewan’s creative industries. • $16.5 million capital investment to modernize the Royal Saskatchewan Museum’s Research, Exhibits and Collections Centre in Regina. • Renewal of the Seasonal Site Construction Grant Program to support regional parks in expanding camping opportunities across the province. Related resources: 2026-27 Budget highlights: • Nearly $400 million in Municipal Revenue Sharing , an 8.5 per cent increase from last year, providing predictable funding for cities, towns, villages and rural municipalities. • $712 million in total direct provincial support to municipalities, an increase of $47 million. • $239 million in infrastructure funding through programs administered by the Ministry of Government Relations, including federal-provincial infrastructure initiatives. • $20 million for the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth program, supporting improvements to rural municipal roads. • $38 million in policing grants, supporting initiatives such as Municipal Police Grants and the Small Town and Rural Policing Grant. • Education property tax mill rates will remain unchanged for all property classes in 2026-27, helping maintain affordability for Saskatchewan residents. 2026-27 Budget highlights: • $324 million in funding for First Nations and Métis programs and services, supporting community safety, education and economic reconciliation initiatives. • $138 million in gaming payments to First Nations and Métis organizations, supporting economic, cultural and community initiatives across the province. • $24 million in targeted funding for First Nations and Métis initiatives and post-secondary institutions, including teacher education programs and student support services. • $26 million investment in First Nations policing, supporting culturally appropriate policing services and strengthening community safety.
The 2026-27 Budget protects communities across Saskatchewan by strengthening law enforcement capacity, supporting emergency response and improving community safety programs.
The 2026-27 Budget protects vulnerable residents by investing in income supports and services that help individuals and families achieve stability and improved quality of life.
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The 2026-27 Budget continues to invest in services that support individuals, families and communities across Saskatchewan, including supports for children, youth, people with disabilities and community organizations.
The 2026‑27 Budget invests in recreation, culture, parks and community programs that enhance quality of life and strengthen communities across Saskatchewan. It also ensures visitors to provincial parks continue to benefit from new and upgraded facilities through investments in parks infrastructure, with increased funding focused on replacing infrastructure lost to wildfires.
The 2026-27 Budget provides strong support for municipalities and community infrastructure to help communities grow and meet the needs of residents.
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The 2026-27 Budget continues investments that support First Nations and Métis communities and strengthen partnerships across Saskatchewan.