Competitive Advantages
Choosing the right investment location requires careful consideration.
Cost advantages of investing in Yorkton
- Commute times that will save you time and money. City of Yorkton has an average commute time of 13.2 minutes compared to Canada's average of 26 minutes.
- Our housing prices are one of the lowest compared to any cities with a similar population in Saskatchewan
- Yorkton is an ideal location for imports and exports by road, rail or flight.
- Access to the third largest trading area in Saskatchewan.
- Affordable, vacant and serviced commercial/industrial lots available for sale
- Small town feel with all the amenities. Including quality health care and education, big box stores, malls, infrastructure, utilities and high-speed internet capabilities.
- Competitive Municipal Tax rates
- The Development charges are on the lower side compared to any major cities in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan advantages
- Low cost of living
- No payroll tax for employers
- No levied health premiums
- A 10% refundable tax on scientific research and development expenditures
- Saskatchewan's provincial sales tax rate of 6% is the lowest in Canada
Canada advantages
- 31 free trade agreements with numerous other countries
- Many other trade and investment agreements
- Canada is rated #6 in Forbes' best countries for business
- Competitively low corporate taxes
*Source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census
Full-service regional airport and modern regional hospital |
In Yorkton you'll have access to our full-service airport and regional hospital. |
High concentrations of available natural resources |
The abundance of natural resources supports many fast-paced industries, including:
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Tourism and active living |
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Our tourism industry allows visitors to explore the outdoor spaces of the east-central Saskatchewan region with all the required amenities close by.
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