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Strong and Steady Saskatchewan: Legislation Introduced to Strengthen Protections for First Responders
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-29 23:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Justice, Public Safety]The Government of Saskatchewan introduced amendments to the Mandatory Testing and Disclosure (Bodily Substances) Act to provide police officers, first responders, and victims of crime with quicker access to testing orders and results when exposed to another person's bodily substances. Announced by Justice Minister and Attorney General Tim McLeod and Community Safety Minister Michael Weger, the legislative changes aim to expedite medical treatment decisions following high-risk exposures while maintaining existing privacy protections, court oversight, and confidentiality rules under the Act. The Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police (SACP), led by President Chief Davies, supported the proposed statutory changes to help front-line personnel address health and safety concerns.
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2026 Speech From the Throne will Keep Saskatchewan Strong and Steady
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-28 02:09:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Healthcare, Justice, Infrastructure, Governance]The Government of Saskatchewan delivered its 2026 Speech from the Throne, outlining a legislative agenda centered on maintaining economic stability amid global market uncertainties and highlighting over $100 billion in major projects currently underway. Premier Scott Moe's administration announced plans to introduce several new pieces of legislation, including the Safer Homes for Seniors Act, the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Additional Safeguards Act prohibiting MAID for minors and sole mental illness conditions, and the Protection of Economic Infrastructure Act to prevent disruptions to critical supply chains. Additional proposed laws include the Opioids Damages Act to recover health care costs from manufacturers, the Prevention of Deceptive AI Act, and amendments to The Traffic Safety Act and The Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act. Furthermore, the government committed to raising the provincial income tax-free threshold for a family of four above the current $65,000 level in the upcoming spring budget.
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Province Recognizes Annual Access to Justice Week
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-26 21:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Justice, Governance]The Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed October 25–31, 2026, as Access to Justice Week, highlighting ongoing investments and structural reforms across the province's legal system. Key policy and administrative measures include $3 million allocated to the Court Modernization Project for J-STAR implementation and courtroom technology, $170,000 to transition the Child Support Service into a provincially funded model, and the establishment of two new municipal bylaw courts serving Rosthern and Fort Qu'Allle. Additionally, the province appointed four new Court of King's Bench associate judges and three new Provincial Court judges to address rising caseloads and procedural backlogs.
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Reminder: Firearms Amnesty Extended Beyond October 30 Expiry Date
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-23 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, National, Justice, Public Safety, Governance]The Government of Canada has extended its federal firearms amnesty period beyond the previously scheduled expiry date of October 30, 2026, tying the new deadline to 90 days after the Supreme Court of Canada renders its decision on appeals challenging the May 2020 firearms prohibitions. The amendment covers amnesty orders associated with federal bans implemented in May 2020, December 2024, and March 2025, protecting affected individuals and businesses from criminal liability while maintaining compliance. In response, the Saskatchewan Firearms Office continues to provide provincial support through its Firearms Verification and Appraisal Service, offering firearm verification, certificates of exemption, and appraisals for affected owners and businesses navigating the federal regulations.
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Saskatchewan Expands Ewikīwiyāhn Program to Improve Community Safety
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-15 23:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Justice, Public Safety, Indigenous, Social Services]The Government of Saskatchewan is investing nearly $50,000 in the 2026-27 fiscal year to fund Phase Two of the Ewikīwiyāhn Indigenous Teachings and Healing Program across provincial adult correctional facilities. Created with guidance from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, the 15-session Indigenous-led curriculum combines traditional teachings like the Medicine Wheel and Seven Grandfather Teachings with practical life skills to support rehabilitation and reintegration. Phase Two focuses on training cultural coordinators to establish consistent, sustainable delivery across the adult correctional system following a successful pilot phase launched in March 2026 at the Whitespruce Provincial Training Centre and the Prince Albert Correctional Centre.
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Saskatchewan Increases Court Capacity with New Associate Judges at the Court of King's Bench
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-02 02:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Justice, Governance]Effective October 1, 2026, The King's Bench Amendment Act, 2026, came into force in Saskatchewan to establish associate judges within the Court of King's Bench, increasing capacity to manage civil and family matters. The legislation establishes a supportive tier of associate judges appointed by the Government of Saskatchewan based on recommendations from Chief Justice M.D. Popescul. An initial roster of five associate judges was appointed, including Louis Browne, K.C., Darcia Connelly, and Rani Grewall from Regina, Cynthia Yelland from Saskatoon, and Registrar in Bankruptcy Alexander Shalashniy. Additionally, the Act establishes a compensation commission and a complaint review council adhering to standard rules and procedures used across Saskatchewan courts.
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Saskatchewan Modernizes Defamation Laws for the Digital Age
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-01 21:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Justice, Governance]The Government of Saskatchewan enacted The Defamation Act, replacing the century-old Libel and Slander Act of 1909 to modernize the province's legal framework for digital communications and online misinformation. Spearheaded by Justice Minister and Attorney General Tim McLeod and informed by a March 2024 report from the Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan chaired by Michael Milani, K.C., the new legislation eliminates the distinction between libel and slander, applies equally to all digital and traditional media publishers, decommissions the outdated newspaper register, and establishes a single cause of action for publications and republications. Additionally, the Act grants Saskatchewan courts the specific authority to issue take-down and de-indexing orders against third parties regarding harmful online content.
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Advocates plea for feds to call inquiry into Alberta, Sask. trans laws
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-09-28 21:01:30.0
Tags: [Alberta, Saskatchewan, National, Education, Healthcare, Social Services, Justice]LGBTQ+ advocates are petitioning the federal government in Ottawa to call a formal national inquiry into provincial legislation enacted in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The contested laws include parental consent mandates for students under 16 altering their names or pronouns at school, bans on transgender athletes aged 12 and older participating in competitive female sports, and restrictions on gender-affirming medical care for youth. Both Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe utilized the notwithstanding clause to protect these legislative measures from judicial review.
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