Инвестиции в Саскачеване упали из-за износа активов: исследование Фрейзера

Согласно новому отчету Института Фрейзера, Саскачеван стал одним из трех провинций, где бизнес-инвестиции не покрывали амортизацию, что привело к снижению стоимости нематериального капитала. Эксперты предупреждают, что падение инвестиций на душу работника угрожает долгосрочной производительности и экономическому росту страны.

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Saskatchewan was one of three provinces where business investment failed to keep pace with depreciation between 2018 and 2025, resulting in a net decline in the value of non-residential capital, according to a new Fraser Institute study. The report found Saskatchewan recorded an average annual decline of 0.44 per cent in business investment after accounting for the normal wear and tear on assets such as factories, machinery, equipment and technology. Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador also recorded net declines over the same period. Investment lagging behind depreciation The Fraser Institute examined residential and non-residential investment across Canada between 2018 and 2025, focusing on how investment compared with depreciation. Nationally, non-residential business investment grew by an average of 0.99 per cent annually, a pace the report says was only enough to barely offset depreciation. The study argues sustained investment in assets such as manufacturing facilities, equipment and computer technology is essential for improving worker productivity and long-term economic growth. "Business investment in non-residential assets such as plants and factories, machinery and equipment, and computer technology is crucial for improving worker productivity and ultimately living standards," study author Steven Globerman said in a statement. Related Stories: - Saskatchewan leads provinces in private capital investment growth: Statistics Canada - Federal government invests $8.1 million to strengthen Saskatchewan trade and manufacturing Investment per worker also declined The report found the picture became less favourable after accounting for employment growth. Nationally, business investment per worker declined because investment failed to keep pace with the number of people entering the workforce. According to the study, eight of Canada's 10 provinces experienced declines in business investment per worker during the seven-year period. Saskatchewan recorded an average annual decline of 1.9 per cent in business investment per worker, while Alberta declined 2.8 per cent and Newfoundland and Labrador fell 1.5 per cent. The report suggests those trends could weigh on future productivity if investment does not increase. Productivity concerns raised Globerman said declining investment per worker raises concerns about Canada's long-term economic performance. "The national decline and pronounced declines in several provinces in the value of business investment per worker indicates potential stark productivity problems continuing and potentially worsening in the future," he said. The study recommends governments pursue policies that encourage greater private-sector investment, arguing stronger business investment is key to improving productivity and living standards.