Government Relations Minister Lori Carr has announced that Saskatchewan’s portion of the federal Safe Restart Canada Plan for municipal governments, of about $70.32 million, will be distributed immediately to all compliant Saskatchewan municipalities.
Carr says, “This funding will support efforts to protect health and safety, prepare for potential future waves of COVID-19, and facilitate the safe re-opening of economies.”

$62.26 million will be granted in general municipal support on a per capita basis, while $8.07 million will be allocated to municipal public transit support for the four cities with transit systems, based on ridership.

Saskatoon will get the largest share at $19,052,542. Regina gets $16,289,300. Prince Albert will see $2,284,582. Moose Jaw is close behind at $2,182,841. North Battleford will receive $853,947.

The federal funding was matched by $150 million dollars announced previously from the Government of Saskatchewan in the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program.