Welcome to STEP

About STEP

Saskatchewan exporters have a lot to offer the world. Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) champions the province’s export industry and assists provincial businesses in realizing global marketing opportunities.

We are a member-driven, non-profit corporation dedicated to increasing Saskatchewan’s export activities while raising awareness of our province’s distinct products and services.

Linking Saskatchewan suppliers with the global marketplace – STEP is your direct connection to expertise, markets, and global networks.

We offer our members a variety of services and programs that can help diversify customer bases and grow business.

STEP was officially launched on August 21, 1996 with a mandate to increase Saskatchewan’s exports to existing markets and to tap into new markets by initiating sales, contracts, and projects for Saskatchewan exporters.

Our Mission

To work in partnership with Saskatchewan exporters and emerging exporters to enable commercial success.

Our Vision

Prosperity through trade.

Long-Term Goals

Export Growth
Help STEP members achieve significant increases in export volumes and value-added exports in markets that offer the highest growth potential.
Membership Development
Increase STEP member’s capability and capacity to succeed in export markets by providing customized export business solutions.
Leadership & Engagement
Facilitate, develop and promote the export ecosystem.
STEP as an Employer of Choice
Attract, retain and develop a highly skilled and motivated team. Build a culture that empowers staff, encourages innovation and drives excellence through continuous improvement.
Corporate Performance & Sustainability
Grow a dynamic, entrepreneurial organization that consistently achieves fiscal sustainability and operational effectiveness.

Our Values

Focus on Members
We understand that it’s business that creates exports. Support the exporter, and all else will follow.
Act with Integrity
We are collaborative. We are professional. We protect the integrity of our colleagues, members, and our partnership.
Think Global
We think outside the province. We embrace the world as our marketplace.
Be like Business
We approach our work with an entrepreneurial mindset – independent and agile.
Look for Solutions
We are innovative, proactive, and provide customized services that solve export challenges and create opportunities.