This branch is responsible for policy analysis and solutions on a sectoral basis for key and emerging sectors of the provincial economy, along with leading in the development of a provincial economic strategy and broad-based public policies which support the vision and objectives defined in the strategy. The department works with educational institutions and associations, and with Saskatchewan industry, to promote the adoption of quality management systems, such as ISO 9000. Development Services Branch offers professional advice about this, and staff members also speak about it at various forums. The Northern Affairs Office works with northern community leaders, industry and government on a broad range of issues, opportunities, projects, programs and policy initiatives to support northern development. The transportation subsidy helps defray the high cost of transporting commercially caught fish from remote areas of Northern Saskatchewan to market.
Price support is offered to encourage the use of mullet.
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