Deductibles on SGI’s basic plate insurance hiked by $250 in 2027

People who drive, fish and hunt will be hit with higher or new fees within the next year.

The provincial government released a list of several fees and charges set to go up in 2026-2027.

Deductibles on SGI’s basic plate insurance will spike from $700 to $950 on New Year’s Day next year.

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The province said most other vehicle deductibles will go up by 20 per cent.

“These changes will offset costs to support the long-term sustainability of the Auto Fund, which is facing challenges due to inflation and rising vehicle repair costs,” the government said in a release.

New drivers or drivers re-applying for their licenses will see a new $15 fee. Vehicle registrations renewals will see a $5 fee and drivers license payment transactions will go up by $2.

Electric vehicle drivers, who are subject to the Road Use Charge, will see hikes indexed annually to the national rate of inflation.

“These vehicles (EVs) contribute to wear and tear on provincial roadways but, since they do not consume traditional fuels, they do not contribute to highway maintenance through the provincial fuel tax,” said the government.

All fees relating to the driver will come into effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

Hunting and fishing

People looking to go fishing for the year will need to pay a $20 fee for an Angling Habitat Certificate.

Fishers heading out for one day or three days will have to pay a $5 fee.

Money from the fees will go into the Fish and Wildlife Development fund. Hunters who do not complete the mandatory Hunter Harvest Survey will be required to pay a $20 fee.

Alcohol infractions

Penalties issued to stop underage drinking will also increase.

Fines for selling alcohol to minors or intoxicated individuals will increase from $1,000 to $2,500, while penalties for failing to provide proof of age will increase from $500 to $1,000.

The fees are issued through the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.

Provincial immigration

Starting April 1, 2026, applications from skilled workers with job offers will now be subject to a new $500 fee to help offset costs with a new program.

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program already charges a $500 fee for applications from skilled workers without job offers.

“As a result of the federal government’s change to overall immigration levels, the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training has shifted program delivery towards applications in the skilled workers with job offers stream,” the government release read.

There will be a new fee for SINP applications requesting a second review from the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training when the paperwork has been decided to be ineligible.

“If the applicant believes the ineligible decision was due to a processing error or an error in the ministry’s assessment, they may request a second review free of charge,” the release said. “This helps ensure integrity and quality of program decisions.

“Requesting a second review has become a default selection for SINP refusals with the majority being disingenuous or baseless appeals.”

The second review fee will be $250 starting on April 1, 2026.

If the ministry finds the second application valid, the fee will be refunded.