With an economy that is the best in Canada, and an unemployment rate near the lowest in the country, Saskatchewan is quickly becoming a hot destination for temporary workers, immigrants, and others.

Brad Wall, Saskatchewan’s Premier, explains that Saskatchewan has some of the world’s most sought-after commodities, including oil and agriculture products, and 46% of the world’s potash, a key fertilizer helping to feed the world’s growing population.

“[My government] supported the economy by reducing income and property taxes, paying off debt, investing in infrastructure and improving quality of life,” said Wall. His government is also looking forward to capitalize on other strengths, including uranium, clean coal, crop science, and biotechnology.

Because of the increase of immigrants settling in Saskatchewan, the province is receiving more of the share of federal funds allocated for immigrant settlement.

Further, Rupen Pandya, the assistant deputy minister of immigration services in Saskatchewan, said that, “by this year, 100 per cent of labour force growth will be led by immigration.”

The majority of immigrants to Saskatchewan come through their Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), but there are also a lot who come as temporary workers and international students.

Saskatchewan is expecting 9000 new residents in the 2011-2012 window.