The Government of Saskatchewan is earmarking $400,000 for Hospitality Saskatchewan to address labour shortages in the hospitality industry. The funding is intended to develop ways to address workforce shortages in the hospitality sector which the government says includes strengthening partnerships with Indigenous communities to grow the participation of Indigenous people in the tourism sector. They also want the money to help connect businesses to newcomer settlement supports.

In a news release, Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said, “Small and medium-sized businesses are foundational to Saskatchewan’s hospitality and tourism sector, and they play a vital role in Saskatchewan’s economy through job creation and driving growth in all regions of the province.”