03/04/2026
March Forth Calls on Saskatchewan to Act Boldly in a Time of Economic Uncertainty
Three of Saskatchewan’s most seasoned economic development and policy leaders are urging business and government leaders to think differently, and act decisively, with the release of March Forth: Urging Saskatchewan to Act, a new compendium of ideas focused on strengthening leadership during one of the most consequential periods in Canada’s recent economic history.
Authored by Dale Botting, Richard Jankowski, and Alan Wallace, March Forth brings together decades of frontline experience in economic development, public policy, and business advocacy. The book offers a series of practical, candid, and sometimes provocative “idea sets” designed to help Saskatchewan and Canada navigate trade disruption, productivity challenges, regulatory barriers, and global economic instability.
Rather than presenting a single policy prescription, March Forth is intentionally structured as a working document to spark discussion, challenge complacency, and encourage coordinated action across business networks, governments, and communities.
“This is not about waiting for perfect conditions or perfect policy,” said Botting. “It’s about recognizing that we are at a turning point, and that leadership, at every level, needs to be more strategic, more collaborative, and more courageous.”
The book addresses topics including trade diversification, import replacement, regulatory modernization, productivity, infrastructure investment, and talent attraction. Written as a series of concise, accessible briefs, it is aimed at business leaders, economic development organizations, policymakers, and advocacy groups looking for Saskatchewan perspectives during uncertain times.
“We’ve lived through multiple economic cycles,” said Jankowski. “What we’re seeing now demands that we move beyond short-term reactions and start thinking several moves ahead.”
This isn’t just about doing this differently, it is about doing things better for the future,” added Wallace. “And doing it together.”
Book Launch Event
March Forth will be officially launched at a public event in Saskatoon:
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: McNally Robinson Bookstore
3130 8th Street East, Saskatoon
