Saskatchewan

Prairie Harm Reduction, which operated Saskatoon's only supervised drug consumption site and provided support services to people living with addictions, closed entirely earlier in April 2026, resulting in more than 100 workers being laid off. The closure has led to increased pressure on emergency services and hospitals dealing with overdose-related calls.

The Indian Head Research Farm, a federal agricultural research facility operating since 1887, is closing due to federal cutbacks with approximately 40 employees receiving six months notice. The closure is part of a broader federal government effort to cut 16,000 positions across Canada over the next three fiscal years.

Sask Polytechnic announced 30 additional layoffs including 18 faculty, 9 professional services employees, and 3 out of scope staff. This comes on top of 150 employees laid off over the past year for a total of 180 job losses.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic says a perpetual threat of layoffs and program cuts is starting to wear down faculty. The school recently eliminated 23 full-time and part-time jobs and is suspending its health information management program for the 2026–27 school year. According to Sask. Polytechnic, the moves are the result of "a financial shortfall resulting from federal immigration policy changes" and are needed "to support long-term program sustainability."

Vendasta has confirmed layoffs at its Saskatoon office, cutting 20 employees, roughly 3% of its workforce. Most affected roles were in content creation. The company attributed the reductions to shifts in the software market driven by artificial intelligence.