A provincial economy that has everything going for it
Recently, the stunning growth of Saskatchewan's economy has been making headlines. This is expected to translate into skyrocketing demand for rental property for years to come.
What was once the almost forgotten province next to Alberta has quietly gone about its business for years, only to come to the forefront more recently as worldwide demand has surged for the commodities it excels at producing---namely, oil, grains and fertilizer. Provincial leaders are quick to point out that the economy is also well diversified, and the recent boom is not wholly dependent on the current all-time high world prices for its products.
For your review, we've gathered a selection of key resources about Saskatchewan. They give you an idea of why Prestigious Properties is currently targeting this province in our never-ending search for great real estate investment opportunities.
Articles
Immigration shifts west from Ontario - Nov 2011
Expert says West best place to be - Oct 2011
Saskatchewan will lead growth - Oct 2011
Canola: Western Canada's other oil boom - Oct 2011
Saskatchewan the third province to get coveted Triple A rating - Jun 2011
Saskatchewan and Alberta lead growth - Jun 2011
Retail figures, low unemployment indicate strength in Saskatchewan economy - Jun 2011
Saskatchewan growth rate exceeding national average, and expected to continue - Mar 2011
Saskatchewan sees 2011-12 surplus, more oil, potash revenue - Mar 2011
Province sees no lack of suitors - Feb 2011
Conference Board forecast picks Saskatchewan economy to lead nation in 2011- Feb 2011
Sask. and N.L. poised to be Canada's leading beneficiaries of commodities boom: economist - Feb 2011
Q&A: Housing market trends for 2011- Feb 2011(An article about market forecasts, it's also interesting to note that this expert stays away from REITs, which favours investments like those offered by Prestigious Properties).
Oil 'could hit $200 a barrel' says Jim Rogers - Feb 2011
Western shift in Canadian economy gaining momentum - Feb 2011
Canadians are stampeding to western Canada - Jan 2011
Stronger global resource demand should underpin Saskatchewan’s growth- Jan 2011
Saskatchewan to lead Canada in economic growth according to 8 economic forecasters - Dec 2010
Saskatchewan population growth outpaces other provinces - Dec 2010
Fraser Institute ranks AB first, SK second and BC 3rd as province to invest in - Dec 2010
Even the International Energy Agency expects peak oil now - Dec 2010
Saskatchewan and Alberta tops in 2011 GDP forecast: RBC - Dec 2010
Saskatchewan lowest unemployment through 2012: Scotiabank- Dec 2010
Fall 2010 edition of CMHC's Rental Market Provincial Highlights - Dec 2010
Sask. expected to post strong economic growth in 2011: Scotiabank - Nov 2010
Saskatchewan weekly earnings high - Nov 2010
China's passion for potash - Sep 2010
Potash boom fueling job, GDP growth - Sep 2010
The "pink" gold rush - Sep 2010
Oil-well drilling nearly doubles in Saskatchewan - Aug 2010
Technology pushing growth in oilpatch - Jul 2010
Make room for more people in Saskatchewant: StatsCan - Jun 2010
Saskatchewan is in the early stages of a boom the likes of which it has never seen - Apr 2010
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