The Conference Board of Canada says Saskatchewan has slipped into a mild recession. Although the 2019 outlook for agriculture and mineral fuels has improved slightly since the last forecast, the primary sector will remain a drag on economic activity in the province. The Board says a mild rebound is in store next year with economic growth hitting 1.0 per cent.

After increasing 1.6 per cent this year, the Board says the Canadian economy is expected to reach 1.8 per cent next year as energy investment turns around and consumer spending picks up. While some provinces will benefit from renewed investment in energy, the ability to move oil to market, and better population growth population growth, other regions continue to feel the effects of slowing global growth and strained trade relations with China.