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Regina’s Economy

Currently populated by approximately 230,725 people, Regina is Canada’s 16th largest city and one of its fastest-growing cities overall. Prior to being declared a city in 1903 (two years before Saskatchewan became an official province and made Regina its capital), the Treaty 4 land that is located in traditional Metis territory had been home to indigenous populations for thousands of years. In the beginning, Regina was an important Bison-hunting location, prompting recognition by fur traders. Then, in the 1880s, European settlement shifted its economic focus to agriculture. Today, while farm, agriculture, and agribusiness are still important to Regina’s economy, the primary economic divers are oil and natural gas (along with potash, kaolin, sodium sulphite, and bentonite). The steel and manufacturing industry, information technology industry, energy and environment industry, and finance and insurance are also important economic contributors. Further, alongside the jobs provided by the provincial government and its Crown Corporations, Regina’s largest employers include its 4,700 private-sector businesses.

Regina Public Transportation

For travel in and out of the city, Regina is conveniently located on the Trans-Canada Highway with easy access to the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Canadian National Railway, and the Regina International Airport. For public transit within the city, the City of Regina Transit Service (the oldest public transit system in Saskatchewan) has more than 100 buses covering 20 integrated routes. Regina Paratransit also offers lift-equipped, accessible transit. Further, Regina’s Mosaic Stadium Shuttle and Rider Transit are known for offering free service to Riders fans on game night.