Will Regina over-grow Saskatoon?

[Ruckus]

Originally Posted by newflyer

Is the Saskatchewan Research Council considered a crown corp... or is it an institution. I would assume its an institution, but I could be wrong.

Originally Posted by Graham Parsons

Crown corporations also introduce forms of subsidized
competition into the provincial economy. Thus, for many
years, the Saskatchewan Research Council would offer
subsidized engineering services in direct competition with the
private sector.

Institution or crown corporation? If the above statement holds true we can be certain SRC falls under the crown corporation distinction through it's provision of subsidized engineering services.

This past March our public policy professor arranged to have Graham Parsons
make a presentation on the topic of Saskatchewan economic development. I found the experience very gratifying for a 45 minute presentation that could have went on for 2-3 hours or more.

Those of you seeking more information with respect to Saskatchewan's potential should read most of Parson's 100 page publication mentioned below (references to Saskatoon, Regina, and Calgary of all places ).

Originally Posted by Prairie Centre Policy Institute

Throughout most of the 20th century, Saskatchewan was known as "Next Year Country" where the prospect for wealth creation and growth was often deferred to future years.

This Year Country examines the basis for wealth creation in Saskatchewan in the 21st century.

Written by Dr. Graham Parsons, former Chief Economist with the Province of Saskatchewan, former Chief Economist with the Canada West Foundation, and Saskatchewan resident for 27 years, This Year Country explores some of the reasons and presents some solutions for what for many has been the unfulfilled dream of Saskatchewan's economic potential.


PDF download http://www.prairiecentre.com/pdf/2003/thisyear.pdf

[Ruckus]

Pick up where we left off, I'm certain there's an audience for this type of thing (ScottFromCalgary)

All things Saskatoon or Regina are up for discussion:

hotels....parks.....malls....restaurants....roads....bridges....universities....municipal governments....communities....people....ideas...opinions....thoughts....routines....media...sports teams....recreation....landmarks....art....casinos....libraries....careers....opportunities....growth....vision....dreams...hopes....reality...perception.


Any takers or have we kissed and made up?

[CCF]

Versus threads are restricted.

[joelpiecowye]

who would care if we had one. its fun to compete with other ppl and cities

[CCF]

Originally Posted by joelpiecowye

who would care if we had one. its fun to compete with other ppl and cities

Personally I don't want to get banned...but maybe that's just me?

[Jonitecture]

but you yurself took place in an argument over the lake placid development, and other 'saskatoon vs. regina' arguments, this thread itself is a versus thread

[Ruckus]

Originally Posted by Jonitecture

but you yurself took place in an argument over the lake placid development, and other 'saskatoon vs. regina' arguments, this thread itself is a versus thread

This is true...This VS thread proceeded comfortably did it not?

Instead of calling it a VS thread, perhaps we should think of it as a lively exchange of thoughts and ideas, subjective or objective. Seems beneficial given the current strength of Saskatchewan, Western Canada, and Canada.

We need to understand each other (the deeper the better, the whole perspective, good and bad IMO) in order to strengthen our relationships, continue our success and protect against but also welcome and support those who feel threatened......but I suppose my extreme optimism is misplaced, that a lively debate may divide us further and cement our individual perspectives of "the other".

If you think Saskatchewan is booming now, your in for a real shocker....it's time to play a real game of catch up with Alberta

Exciting times....Canada is poised to become a greater influence on the world stage, economically, politically, and culturally......Economics 211 was a very celebratory and encouraging experience today

Or maybe "fantasy world" is the preference?

[governorgeneral]

Old thread, but new stat: From today's L-P, Immigration has impact on health care

Of the 8,000 immigrants who came to Saskatchewan between January 2001 and May 16, 2006, more than two-thirds took up residence in Regina and Saskatoon. Overwhelmingly, Saskatoon was the destination of choice last year, according to the census.

"There was a significant difference in the proportion of recent immigrants who moved to Saskatoon as opposed to Regina," said Sherry Wallace, regional communications manager for Statistics Canada. "I don't think that it surprised anyone to learn that the majority of immigrants move into the larger urban centres. The figures from 2006 are telling us that 73.7 per cent, or almost three quarters of recent immigrants, went to the CMA (census metropolitan areas) of Saskatoon with about a third, 32.3 per cent to Regina."

[psych1]

Originally Posted by governorgeneral

Old thread, but new stat: From today's L-P, Immigration has impact on health care

^^
Even more surprising is that 106 percent went to Regina and Saskatoon combined. Must be sport statisticians, cause only athletes can give more than 100 percent

[governorgeneral]

Originally Posted by psych1

^^
Even more surprising is that 106 percent went to Regina and Saskatoon combined. Must be sport statisticians, cause only athletes can give more than 100 percent

Heh... it must be a typo: 73.7% of immigrants went to the CMAs of /Saskatchewan/ (ie S'toon and Regina)... of which 32.3% went to Regina.

[psych1]

Originally Posted by governorgeneral

Heh... it must be a typo: 73.7% of immigrants went to the CMAs of /Saskatchewan/ (ie S'toon and Regina)... of which 32.3% went to Regina.

yes, yours is probably a reasonable assumption, but I never let reasonable assumptions get in the way of an opportunity to mock someone I never have to meet

[AuxTown]

It all comes down to the local economy. Cities with industry like Saskatoon thrive in this economy. Government towns like Regina do well, but by nature, are more stable (read: slow growing). If the economy every goes tits up, Regina will weather the storm better that Stoon. But over the long run, private always beats government.

I completely agree with you here. I grew up in both Regina and Ottawa and both cities, while the continue to grow, will never be subjected to the booms that are seen in cities with more private industry and research. I don't think it's a bad thing. In fact, I think it's a good thing and it will allow cities like Regina and Ottawa to survive recessions and economic busts much better than say.....Calgary. So the answer is......Regina will never catch up to Toontown again.

[Migs]

Very interesting news today. Sounds like the feds are going to be the first level of government to pump millions towards making Regina a major intermodal transportation hub. I only caught the end of the report on the radio so I'll post a link as soon as its available. HUGE news for Regina!