Advocacy

We don’t just talk, we act. When our members speak, we roll up our sleeves and push for change at every level of government. If it matters to your business, it matters to us.

Our Initiatives

The NSBA is a membership-based organization that advocates on behalf of Saskatoon’s business community. Focused on fostering growth, reducing barriers, and promoting a strong economic climate, the NSBA provides a unified voice for businesses of all sizes and sectors. Through advocacy, networking, and policy engagement, the NSBA works to ensure Saskatoon remains a vibrant and competitive place to do business.

Recent Communications

As part of our lobbying and advocacy efforts, the NSBA often writes to members of government and other stakeholders to communicate the positions of the NSBA membership.

Letter to our Members (Saskatoon’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan) – August 25, 2025

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NSBA Letter – City of Saskatoon Sign Regulations – June 17, 2025

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NSBA Letter – 2026-27 Financial Forecast and Property Tax Projections – June 12, 2025

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NSBA Letter regarding Urgent Need for Water Flow Intervention to Restore Navigability of the South Sask River -May 7, 2025

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Letter to our Members (Saskatoon’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan) – August 25, 2025

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NSBA Letter – City of Saskatoon Sign Regulations – June 17, 2025

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NSBA Letter – 2026-27 Financial Forecast and Property Tax Projections – June 12, 2025

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NSBA Letter regarding Urgent Need for Water Flow Intervention to Restore Navigability of the South Sask River -May 7, 2025

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Latest Insights & Updates

Reducing staff, increasing AI could prevent property tax increase, Saskatoon business owners say

If U.S. tariffs weren’t enough, Saskatoon businesses may now have to contend wit…

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January 20, 2025 – CBC Radio – Saskatoon Morning with Stephanie Massicotte – If Donald Trump follows through with a 25 per cent tariff, what will it mean for local businesses?

Saskatoon Morning with Stephanie Massicotte – If Donald Trump follows thro…

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March 5, 2025 – Local Business Groups React to Trump Tariffs – CBC Radio – Saskatoon Morning with Stephanie Massicotte

March 5, 2025 – Local Business Groups React to Trump Tariffs – CBC R…

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The Evan Bray Show – Keith Moen – March 6th, 2025 – US Tariffs and American Liquor

The Evan Bray Show – Keith Moen – March 6th, 2025 – Tariffs an…

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Government of Canada supports decarbonization initiative to assist Saskatchewan businesses

News release from Government of Canada Over $700,000 invested by PrairiesCan in …

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The Evan Bray Show – Jason Aebig + Keith Moen – January 16th, 2025

Local shopping means big sale days like Black Friday or Boxing Week see more lif…

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Key Resources

ESG Disclosures: A Guide for Entrepreneurs

ESG disclosures, also known as sustainability disclosures, are information, data…

NSBA Strategic Plan

The NSBA Strategic Plan 2023 – 2025 – The Go-To Partner in Business builds on th…

Health and Safety Due Diligence Checklist

This checklist will help employers in assessing their internal Health and Safety…

Safety Inspection Checklist

Workplace Inspection Checklist to conduct inspections, implement corrective acti…

ESG Disclosures: A Guide for Entrepreneurs

ESG disclosures, also known as sustainability disclosures, are information, data…

NSBA Strategic Plan

The NSBA Strategic Plan 2023 – 2025 – The Go-To Partner in Business builds on th…

Health and Safety Due Diligence Checklist

This checklist will help employers in assessing their internal Health and Safety…

Safety Inspection Checklist

Workplace Inspection Checklist to conduct inspections, implement corrective acti…

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