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September 10, 2019
Federal Proclamations
An Act to Provide No-cost, Expedited Record Suspensions for Simple Possession of Cannabis, SC 2019, c 20, is proclaimed into force August 1, 2019 (PC 2019-1120). According to a CTV News article, “Canadians with criminal records for simple pot possession can now apply for a pardon free of cost and with no mandatory five-year waiting period -- but they'll have...
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August 22, 2019
Family Violence Training for Lawyers and Mediators
In Spring 2018, amendments were passed to The Children’s Law Act, 1997, The Family Maintenance Act, 1997, The Family Property Act and The Queen’s Bench Act, 1998 to recognize and promote early dispute resolution. The Acts also added provisions to The Arbitration Act, 1992 to facilitate the use of arbitration in family law disputes. The amendments will require parties in...
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August 20, 2019
Federal Proclamations
In case you missed them, here is a roundup of federal proclamations during the month of July: Accessible Canada Act, SC 2019, c 10 The Accessible Canada Act, SC 2019, c 10, except s 206, which came into force on assent, is proclaimed into force July 11, 2019 (PC 2019-1042). Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1, SC 2017, c 20...
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August 14, 2019
Mandatory Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Matters
In Spring 2018, Bill 97, The Arbitration (Family Dispute Resolution) Amendment Act, 2017 and Bill 98, The Miscellaneous (Family Dispute Resolution) Amendment Act, 2017 were passed in the Legislative Assembly. The Acts added provisions to The Children’s Law Act, 1997, The Family Maintenance Act, 1997, The Family Property Act and The Queen’s Bench Act, 1998 to recognize and promote early...
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August 2, 2019
Legislative Update
The following regulations were published in The Saskatchewan Gazette, Part II, Vol. 115, No. 28, July 12, 2019: A-24.1 Reg 1 The Arbitration Regulations E-10.22 Reg 8 The Household Hazardous Waste Products Stewardship Regulations S-32.4 Reg 1 The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency RegulationsSR 48/2019 The Children’s Law (Parenting Coordinators) Amendment Regulations, 2019RS 48/2019 Règlement modificatif de 2019 sur le droit...
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June 27, 2019
Reminder: Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan Consultation
The Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan recently posted a new consultation report on life lease legislation on its website. This consultation report asks whether Saskatchewan should enact legislation on life leases, and if so, what types of provisions should be included. The Commission relies on responses received during consultation to inform its recommendations. Responses can be provided in writing or...
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