The Saskatchewan government is investing $43.6 million into the province’s health-care information technology infrastructure over the coming year, officials announced on June 29.
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The funding, allocated through eHealth Saskatchewan’s 2026-27 budget, will support a mix of new digital projects and critical upgrades to existing network security and hardware across the province.
Health minister Jeremy Cockrill said the investment is a core part of the province’s Patients First Health Care Plan, aiming to ensure digital systems remain reliable during both routine appointments and medical emergencies.
“IT infrastructure creates vital connections that ensure patients and providers can access information and services from anywhere, including rural and northern areas,” Cockrill said.
According to the province, a portion of the $43.6-million capital and operational budget will be directed toward installing network infrastructure and clinical technology at several new facilities currently under construction. These include the Prince Albert Victoria Hospital, the Saskatoon Urgent Care Centre and the La Ronge Long Term Care facility.
The province also plans to equip first responders in ground and air ambulances with rugged, specialized IT devices. The durable hardware will connect to a newly upgraded records-management platform, allowing emergency workers to seamlessly share electronic patient records with hospital staff and other care providers in real time.
The remainder of the funding will go toward routine maintenance and security, including a regular cycle to replace desktop and laptop computers across the health system to minimize unplanned technical downtime. Foundational infrastructure upgrades—such as new routers and Wi-Fi connection points—will also be rolled out to improve system-wide communication and secure access to health records.
eHealth Saskatchewan, a Treasury Board Crown Corporation, manages the province’s digital health services in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
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