Business Background Business Background Information Click on the following titles for a variety of articles of interest to agbiotech businesses in Saskatchewan. A non-profit corporation, STEP acts as a catalyst for prosperity through trade, by increasing Saskatchewan's exports to existing markets and by tapping into new markets. STEP does that by initiating sales, contracts, projects and referrals for exporters from the private and public sectors.
Exports account for almost half of Saskatchewan's annual GDP, and one-third of the province's jobs.
Increasing exports creates economic activity, wealth and jobs for Saskatchewan people. STEP raises awareness about the importance of exports to the provincial economy. It also provides enhanced services to private and public sector firms to help them meet their individual export goals. Trade Team Saskatchewan Trade Team Saskatchewan is a partnership of key Saskatchewan public and private sector organizations offering trade related services to active and potential exporters. This system is accessed by Trade Commissioners at posts abroad seeking to match Canadian firms with foreign buyers.