PrairiesCan funding to help communities near BHP's Jansen potash site support rapid growth in East Central Saskatchewan
Canada is the largest producer and exporter of potash in the world, with all of our country's active potash production located in Saskatchewan. Successfully advancing major new potash developments depend on the important role communities play in supporting the growth that comes with significant mining investments.
Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced a $500,000 investment for the Sylvite Four-Six Regional Development Partnership (S4-6). S4-6 brings together municipal and Indigenous communities in East Central Saskatchewan to prepare for the rapid growth the region expects as a result of BHP's potash mine near Jansen, Saskatchewan. The group represents a unique partnership between urban and rural municipalities and Indigenous communities, with support from federal and provincial governments and BHP.
BHP's Jansen mine is the largest single investment in Saskatchewan's history. The mine, set to begin operations in 2026, will bring hundreds of jobs to the region underlining the need for new housing, infrastructure, childcare, and training to support families, workers and businesses moving to region.
This initiative is a prime example of achieving economic reconciliation, with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities coming together to ensure rural, remote and Indigenous communities share in the planning for, and prosperity from, new economic growth.
These funds build on recent investments from BHP of $500,000 and the Government of Saskatchewan of $250,000.
