Business Statistics & Publications
To keep up-to-date on business activities in the City of Saskatoon, the following publications provide an overview of business license activities.
Business Profile
The Business License Program has released the 2017 Annual Report, which provides comprehensive statistical information related to business activity in Saskatoon, including information on new businesses, commercial/industrial businesses, and home based businesses for 2017.
Annual Report 2017
Annual Report 2016
Annual Report 2015
Annual Report 2014
Annual Report 2013
Annual Report 2012
Annual Report 2011
Annual Report 2010
Annual Report 2009
Annual Report 2008
Annual Report 2007
Annual Report 2006
Annual Report 2005
Annual Report 2004
Annual Report 2003
Annual Report 2002
Annual Report 2001
Commercial and Industrial Development Study
In 2011, the Future Growth Section of Planning & Development released the Commercial and Industrial Development Study. The Study includes an examination of commercial and industrial development in the City’s newest areas and in the existing built up areas, providing direction regarding the amount and type of development areas needed to meet projected growth and identify the policies required to support the revitalization of existing developments.
Employment Profile
The 2017 Employment Profile is an important resource for planning and business development. This report presents statistics and trends in employment in relation to the population, commuter flows, business activity and scale, industry sectors and geographic distribution across the city. This information provides policy makers, prospective developers and the business community with data to plan for future needs and services.