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Bill 621 — The Public Works and Services (Prioritizing Local Jobs) Amendment Act

Introduced on 2026-04-29 · Sponsor: Sally Housser

Requires bidders on large public works projects over $50,000,000 to report on local job creation and community benefits, and prioritizes hiring Saskatchewan residents.

  • Defines community benefit as social, economic or environmental gains from a project, including local jobs and training
  • Requires bidders on public works over $50,000,000 to report expected community benefits before contracts are awarded
  • Requires bidders to report expected hours worked by Saskatchewan residents, unionized employees, apprentices and Indigenous persons
  • Requires bidders to report expected hours worked by other Canadian residents and non-Canadian residents
  • Requires the Minister to consider community benefits and worker categories when selecting winning bids
  • Requires contractors to prioritize hiring Saskatchewan residents, unionized employees, apprentices and Indigenous persons during construction
  • Requires monthly public reports on community benefits and actual hours worked, plus annual reporting by the Minister

The bill on the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan website

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