Prabha Ramaswamy, CEO, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce

Every day, the world needs more. More food on tables, more fuel in tanks, more fertilizer in fields – and it’s a demand teetering on the edge of crisis. Supply chains are grappling with geopolitical uncertainty, shifting trade policies and relentless tariff threats. Amid this uncertainty, Saskatchewan continues to demonstrate quiet leadership – anchoring Canada’s critical industries and reinforcing the fact that the nation’s economic backbone runs through the Prairies.

Positioned at the heart of the country, Saskatchewan is doing more than supplying resources – it is actively shaping the future. We are pushing projects forward, fueling trade, and keeping global markets steady. To sustain this momentum, bold leadership, strategic investment, and cross-sector collaboration will be essential.

The increasing demand for essential resources

The world stands at a pivotal juncture. Growing populations and trade instability are placing unprecedented pressure on essential industries. For Canada, this includes navigating an increasingly volatile global marketplace where our position is no longer assured.

Saskatchewan is not just navigating this uncertainty – we are stabilizing it. We produce a significant share of the world’s grain, oil, potash and uranium, but we are doing more than supplying – we are steadying global trade. Our agriculture and resource industries are driving output and reliability to keep supply chains strong and responsive.

The world needs reliable partners, and Saskatchewan is up for the challenge. With strategic investment and intentional collaboration, we can continue to strengthen supply chains and reinforce Canada’s place in the world economy.

Saskatchewan’s leadership in getting it done

What distinguishes Saskatchewan is not only what we produce, but how consistently and responsibly we deliver. Our industries – oil and gas, mining, agriculture, transportation – are built for the real world.

Our fields and mines fuel worldwide demands. Our potash sustains crop yields across continents. These are not isolated achievements – they are the hallmarks of a province that delivers measurable value on a global scale. As demand intensifies, Saskatchewan is prepared to do more.

With the right policy environment and productive partnerships, our province is positioned to scale impact further – advancing economic growth and global stability in tandem.

The need for cross-sector collaboration

The challenges confronting global trade, energy security, and resource supply cannot be addressed in isolation. The future of our collective success – in Saskatchewan, across Canada and around the world – will require meaningful collaboration among industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators.

Progress is already underway. Conversations between government and industry leaders are driving policies that clear barriers for infrastructure projects and trade routes. Cross-sector partnerships are ensuring that our industries stay competitive in a tariff-rattled world. This is true for interprovincial partnerships as well, as demonstrated most recently by the Western Business Coalition launching its first major initiative, Canada’s Untapped Potential – Driving Canadian Prosperity Through Natural Resources, to unlock the full economic potential of the country’s natural resources sector.

Industry events where business leaders and policymakers can come together – such as the Food, Fuel, Fertilizer Global Summit – are instrumental in advancing these efforts. They serve as critical catalysts where ideas turn into strategy, and strategy turns into impact.

Leading together, starting now

Saskatchewan’s foundation is strong, and the path forward is clear. The conversations happening in our province today will shape our influence on global trade for generations to come.

Our province is ready to lead. Now is the time to work together to expand our reach, strengthen Canada’s leadership on the world’s stage and build a future where sustainable growth and economic resilience go hand in hand.