coronavirus pandemic ran through 2020 and continues into 2021, the Saskatchewan government is spending a significant chunk of change to help with the financial burden on the province.Highlighted in its 2021-22 budget released Tuesday, the province has committed $4.8 billion to its COVID-19 economic response as it attempts to return to financial stability.Nearly $2 billion of that was spent in the 2020-21 fiscal year, while $1.5 billion will be spent in 2021-22 with more than $1.3 billion set aside for 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Saskatchewan projects 4 more years of deficits in 2021-22 budget “This is a significant challenge that requires a significant response.