There are currently two types of labour market agreements between Canada and Saskatchewan which were created to provide flexible labour market programs and services to meet the needs of Saskatchewan people.

The LMA is intended to l help ensure all Saskatchewan people benefit from our economic momentum by providing support to individuals who are often excluded from the labour force, such as immigrants, persons with disabilities, older workers and Aboriginal people entering or re-entering the labour force. Residents who are unemployed and workers who lack basic education or skills also have support to get the training they need to find and keep good jobs.

This agreement (signed February 22, 2008) provides Saskatchewan with approximately $90 million over the next six years (more than $15 million annually) to create new labour market programs and supports for those who do not currently qualify for assistance under the Employment Insurance Act.

The LMDA is a federal-provincial agreement through which the federal government transfers funds, which enable the province to deliver programs and services for clients eligible for benefits under the Employment Insurance Act.

For more information regarding the LMA or LMDA, please contact:

Policy and Planning
Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration
1945 Hamilton Street
Regina SK  S4P 2C8
Tel: (306) 787-5663
Email:aeeinquiry@gov.sk.ca 

The Program Innovation Branch maintains a password protected Programs Partners site for the LMA.  Authorized users may call (306) 787-2354 for an username and password.