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Saskatchewan’s Builders’ Lien Act (the “ Act”) says that it does not apply to provincial road construction projects at section 5(2): 5(2) This Act does not apply where services or materials are provided: (a) in connection with a contract entered into under or pursuant to The Highways and Transportation Act; or (b) in connection with the...

In the 2015 Speech from the Throne, the Government of Canada expressed its commitment to legalize the possession, sale, and consumption of marijuana in Canada. With the impending removal of most criminal prohibitions on marijuana usage, it is important to remind those who might wish to partake in this substance of one important criminal offence...

Workplace injuries are a major concern, especially in high risk environments such as construction sites. Workplace injuries are avoidable and that is why Saskatchewan’s Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation imposes very stringent obligations on a number of individuals in the workplace, including: Owners; Employers; Workers; Supervisors...

In Saskatchewan, anyone who registers a vehicle obtains the statutory minimum $200,000 liability coverage on that vehicle. Is that sufficient coverage? In many cases, the answer is “no”. In addition to the statutory minimum coverage, you should consider obtaining a “package policy”, sometimes referred to as “auto extension insurance”. This coverage...

Being in a situation where one is unable to satisfy all of one’s debt is more common than most people expect. Any number, or combination, of unforeseen circumstances can leave one with a large discrepancy between money coming in and bills to be paid. Unfortunately, if the situation persists, your creditor(s) could enlist the services of a...

Collaborative law has been around for some time; however, new developments have recently arisen in this practice which are both useful and applicable to numerous areas of law. Recently, the Collaborative Professionals Association of Saskatchewan has evolved to the point where it utilizes an inter-disciplinary process. This new process involves...

The immigration process can be a daunting and sometimes confusing process for prospective and potential immigrants to Canada. Recent changes the Federal Government has made in the past few years to Citizenship and Immigration Canada has limited the routes available for immigration. While there have been limits placed on traditional categories under...

There are many things a first time landlord needs to know, whether you are thinking about purchasing rental property, have a basement suite, or are choosing to rent out your old home that is not selling in today’s market. Although there is much to understand about a landlord’s rights and responsibilities, a few legal aspects of the landlord/tenant...

The contract of employment, negotiated between the employer and the employee, forms the backbone of the employment relationship. Some business owners think this contract defines all the terms of the employer / employee relationship. In actuality, in addition to this contractual relationship, there is a foundation of minimum employment standards...

Saskatchewan’s farm ownership legislation ( The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act (the “ Act”)) restricts the ownership and operation of Saskatchewan farm land by non-Canadians. “Farm land” is defined in the Act as real property outside a city, town, village, hamlet or resort village that is used or capable of being used for farming, but does not...

In Saskatchewan when two individuals become spouses, either by way of marriage or residing together in a common-law relationship, those individuals acquire rights and obligations with respect to family property and potentially financial support, as a result of their spousal relationship. Should the parties choose they may contract out of these...

1. Regulation Agrology is a broad term that refers to a science-based agricultural regulated profession. Agrologists are a self-regulated profession within Saskatchewan, governed by the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists (the “ SIA”) pursuant to The Agrologists Act, 1994, SS 1994, c S-16.1 (the “ Act”). Only members of the SIA may practice...