The 2026-27 provincial budget has been released, receiving a mix of reactions from various groups.

The opposition NDP called out the budget for projecting a deficit of over $800 million while also not cutting the 15 cent gas taxes amidst rising prices from the ongoing situation in the Middle East.

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation also called out the new budget, saying that the budgets increase of 2.6 per cent in operating funding for school divisions is not enough, as 2.5 is needed to keep with inflation and an increase in students means the allocation is a decrease of $33 per student compared to last year.

The Saskatchewan School Boards Association was more positive about the budget, saying it was in line with what school boards have seen previously and commits to an increase in specialized supports, though they add it falls short of significant new investment in other areas.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling for the government to find savings in the budget as debt interest payments will cost taxpayers more than one billion dollars this year.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses says that the budget fails to address cost pressures faced by small businesses and misses the chance to strengthen Saskatchewan’s entrepreneurial environment.

The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce was more positive about the budget, saying they believe that today’s provincial budget provides stability for businesses in the city by avoiding new or increased taxes, but adding that it must be followed by a clear plan to return the province to balance.

They say that starts with controlling costs, improving productivity and finding savings inside government.