By Melanie Hodges Neufeld
The following news item containing proposed changes to The Enforcement of Money Judgments Amendment Act, 2014 recently appeared on the Government of Saskatchewan website:
The Government of Saskatchewan is moving to enhance the province’s debt collection law. These amendments will strengthen the present system and improve the seizure and sale of assets.
Proclaimed more than two years ago, The Enforcement of Money Judgments Act streamlined the process for a person to collect money from another person, increasing the chances of recovery on a court judgment. It was the first major update to the legislation in over five decades.
“The implementation of this program is going well, but some changes are needed to address certain issues raised by both the Sheriff’s office and the public,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. “These amendments will improve the present system and continue to strengthen the seizure and sale of assets, increasing the chances of recovery of a court judgment.”
The proposed changes to The Enforcement of Money Judgments Amendment Act, 2014 include:
For more information, contact:
Jordan Jackle
Justice
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8621
Email: jordan.jackle@gov.sk.ca