Saskatchewan ministers lead trade missions to Philippines and Japan
By Your Southwest Media Group
REGINA – Crown Investments Corporation Minister Jeremy Harrison will lead a mission to the Philippines from Oct. 17 to 23 to take part in the World Nuclear Supply Chain Conference.
Agriculture Minister David Marit will lead a separate mission to Japan from Oct. 17 to 22. His goal is to promote Saskatchewan agriculture and strengthen ties with the province’s third-largest agricultural export market.
“Saskatchewan companies are already playing a key role in the global nuclear supply chain, and missions like these ensure that role will continue to grow,” Harrison said. “From world-class uranium mining to the skilled workforce and expertise that support it, Saskatchewan businesses have a great deal to offer. By connecting with global industry leaders, we can showcase what our province has to offer and open new opportunities for Saskatchewan as the nuclear industry expands.”
Saskatchewan has the world’s largest high-grade uranium deposits. The province produces 100 per cent of Canada’s uranium and is the second-largest uranium producer in the world. It is also home to internationally recognized industry leaders, leading research institutions and a growing network of suppliers supporting nuclear projects in Canada and around the world.
Nuclear power is a key part of the province’s long-term plan to strengthen energy security, support economic growth and meet rising electricity demand. Under its plan, Delivering Energy Security Through Nuclear Power, the province has set a target of at least 2,600 megawatts of nuclear power by 2050.
“Saskatchewan’s presence at this conference is about turning our strengths into opportunities for our province,” Harrison said. “By showcasing what Saskatchewan has to offer on the world stage, we can open doors to new investment, new partnerships and new opportunities that support jobs, economic growth and a strong nuclear future for Saskatchewan.”
In Japan, Marit will meet with many long-term buyers of Saskatchewan agri-food products. He will also meet companies interested in new opportunities in agriculture, minerals and fuel, and will give keynote speeches at two major business events.
“Japan has traditionally been one of our top five export markets,” Marit said. “It is important to demonstrate how much we value this relationship and reinforce our province’s reputation as a dependable supplier of high-quality agriculture and food products. It is also important to engage with our trading partners to promote our province’s growing agri-business sector.”
In 2025, Saskatchewan exported $1.2 billion in agri-food products to Japan. That was an increase of almost one-third over 2024. Canola seed was the top agri-food export to Japan last year, followed by wheat, barley, durum and malt.
“Saskatchewan continues to prioritize international engagement and market diversification, working through our network of international offices,” Marit said. “We are building on our global reputation as a strong, stable supplier and economic partner.”