Bill 612: The Lower Power Bills and Car Insurance Act

This bill directly affects every business operating in Saskatchewan that pays electricity bills or carries SGI vehicle insurance — from farmers and trucking companies to retail shops, restaurants, and construction contractors. For a small business owner running, say, a grain operation or a small fleet of work trucks, this means their power costs and commercial auto insurance premiums would stay locked at 2025 levels rather than rising in 2026 or 2027. Energy-intensive businesses like manufacturers, greenhouses, or food processors would feel the most relief on the power side, while any business with registered vehicles — which covers nearly every trade or delivery operation — benefits on the insurance side. The impact applies equally regardless of business size, since both SaskPower and SGI serve solo operators and large employers alike across the province.