New home construction in Saskatchewan continued its upward trend last month, driven by strong growth in both single-family homes and multi-unit developments.
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According to data released on Aug. 18 by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, housing starts in the province rose 23.9 per cent in July 2026 compared with the same month last year. The surge placed Saskatchewan second among provinces for year-over-year housing start growth for the second consecutive month.
Construction on single-family dwellings grew by 22.8 per cent, while multiple-unit projects saw a 24.5 per cent increase over the same period.
Trade and export development minister Warren Kaeding attributed the gain to broader economic momentum and population growth across the province.
“The growth we are seeing in our housing starts is a strong indication that people from across Canada and the world are choosing to live, work and raise their families in Saskatchewan,” Kaeding said in a statement. “Every new housing project creates jobs, attracts investment and supports local businesses.”
The housing numbers follow recent economic reports from Statistics Canada showing Saskatchewan’s 2025 real gross domestic product reached a record $85.4 billion, reflecting a 2.2 per cent increase that outpaced the national average of 1.7 per cent. Private capital investment in the province also rose 12 per cent last year to $13.6 billion.
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