Saskatchewan led the country in 2008 in Capital Investment increase.

Saskatchewan had a 19.8% increase in 2008, tops in Canada.

The province also expects to be one of the best jurisdictions in the country this year, despite a slowdown.

Enterprise and Innovation Minister Lyle Stewart says Saskatchewan's investment has done well over the past few years.

Stewart adding the capital investment intentions are important to gauge economic progress.

Saskatchewan's capital investment has almost doubled since 2004.