Industries of Regina, Saskatchewan

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Major industries of Regina, Saskatchewan include government, oil and gas exploration, call centres, telecommunications, insurance and data management centres, and agricultural chemicals and services. The largest employers in Regina are the provincial government and its Crown Corporations. There are some 4,700 private-sector businesses in Regina, engaged in financial services, manufacturing and processing, telecommunications, retail and wholesale services, and agricultural support.

Oil and natural gas, potash, kaolin, sodium sulphite and bentonite contribute a great part of the econony of Regina, Saskatchewan, and the surrounding area. The farm and agricultural component is still a significant part of the economy, but it is no longer the prime driver of the economy. Regina has also experienced a boom in film and video production. Several feature films, weekly TV programs, and documentaries are shot in and around Regina. Examples are CTV's "Corner Gas" and the 2005 movie "Just Friends". Major employers in the private sector include: