News ReleaseGovernment of SaskatchewanOctober 30, 2026
Saskatchewan funds more team-based primary care
New funding supports care teams and nurse practitioner clinics as the province works toward connecting every resident with a primary care provider by the end of 2028.
Summary
Saskatchewan is funding more primary care teams to help residents connect with the right provider, such as a family doctor, nurse practitioner, pharmacist or social worker. The province’s goal is for every resident to have access to a primary care provider by the end of 2028.
- Patient Medical Homes: $10.8 million has been allocated to 22 initiatives within the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
- Innovation Fund: 27 family physician-led clinics have received funding since 2024.
- Nurse practitioner clinics: A $1 million investment in 2026–27 will support 11 approved nurse practitioners to hire a registered nurse, registered psychiatric nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Source: Government of Saskatchewan