Government of Canada boosts regional partnership to prepare for major potash development in Saskatchewan
November 29, 2024
The Government of Canada is investing $10 million over four years to support a regional partnership that will prepare Saskatchewan for the development of a major new potash mine.
The investment will support the Potash Innovation Initiative, a partnership between the Government of Saskatchewan, the University of Saskatchewan, and the potash industry. The initiative will focus on research and development to improve potash mining and processing technologies, as well as on training and education to ensure that Saskatchewan has the skilled workforce needed to support the new mine.
“Our government is committed to supporting the growth and diversification of the Canadian economy,” said the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. “This investment in the Potash Innovation Initiative will help to ensure that Saskatchewan is well-positioned to benefit from the development of a new potash mine, creating jobs and economic growth for the region.”
“The Potash Innovation Initiative is a key part of our plan to develop a new potash mine in Saskatchewan,” said the Honourable Jeremy Harrison, Minister of Energy and Resources for Saskatchewan. “This investment from the Government of Canada will help us to continue our research and development efforts, and to train the skilled workforce we need to make this project a success.”
“The University of Saskatchewan is pleased to be a partner in the Potash Innovation Initiative,” said Dr. Peter Stoicheff, President of the University of Saskatchewan. “Our researchers are world leaders in the field of potash mining and processing, and we are committed to working with our partners to develop the technologies and solutions that will help to make the new potash mine a success.”
The Potash Innovation Initiative is a key part of the Government of Saskatchewan’s plan to develop a new potash mine in the province. The mine is expected to create up to 2,000 jobs during construction and 600 permanent jobs once it is operational.
Potash is a key fertilizer used to increase crop yields. It is an essential nutrient for plants, and it is used on a wide variety of crops, including wheat, corn, soybeans, and canola.
Canada is the world’s largest producer and exporter of potash. The new potash mine in Saskatchewan will help to increase Canada’s production capacity and meet the growing global demand for potash.
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