REGINA —Statistics Canada August 2023 numbers on the value of building permits indicate Saskatchewan numbers have jumped 59 per cent compared to August 2022 (seasonally adjusted).
Saskatchewan ranked highest among provinces, while nationally, permits were down by 5.9 per cent.
The total value of building permits in Saskatchewan was $262 million in August 2023.
Saskatchewan also saw growth month-over-month, with an increase of 53.3 per cent compared to August 2023, the highest increase among the provinces.
Both residential and non-residential building permits increased substantially year-over-year, increasing 46.1 per cent and 72.0 per cent, respectively, during that period.
Building permits are the dollar value of construction permits for residential and non-residential buildings.
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