Agricultural labour experts say there are multiple reasons behind the steep drop in employment, though it has been falling for several years.
Wright said the industry is looking at a number of measures to address these challenges, including advocating for changes to temporary foreign worker programs and spreading more awareness about job opportunities.Article content Health-care and social assistance employment increased by 13.8 per cent, with 91,700 people employed. Retail trade employment has also grown by 12.7 per cent, as 73,800 work in that sector.
NDP jobs critic Aleana Young has noted that while overall population has increased because of immigration, more people are leaving Saskatchewan to other provinces than those coming in.