Economy of Regina, Saskatchewan
agricultural component is still a significant part of the economy, but it is no longer the prime driver of the economy; provincially it has slipped to eighth overall, well behind the natural resources sectors. The Innovation Place Research Park
near the University of Regina hosts several science and technology companies.
Regina's major industries include:[2]
- Steel and Manufacturing
- Information Technology
- Energy and Environment
- Finances & Insurance
- agribusiness
- Agriculture
Regina also has some film and video production due to the Canada Saskatchewan Production Studios, the largest production facilities on the Canadian prairies.[3] Feature films, weekly TV programs, and documentaries have been shot at the studio, such as CTV's Corner Gas and the 2005 movie Tideland by Terry Gilliam.
Major employers
The largest employers in Regina are the provincial government and its
ADP, Inc.
(Payroll Centre).
References
- ^ "City of Regina". Archived from the original on 2010-03-04. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
- ^ Key Industries and Sectors
- ^ "Canada Saskatchewan Production Studios". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
- ^ "Home « Crown Investments Corporation of Saskatchewan". www.cicorp.sk.ca.
- ^ Bayer Crop Science