Saskatchewan

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The province of Saskatchewan is a member of CSG’s Midwestern Legislative Conference. Our snapshot provides information on the provincial government of Saskatchewan and its legislature.

Ilene Grossman serves as CSG Midwest liaison for Saskatchewan. Please contact Ilene with any questions you have or research assistance you need.

Snapshot

Key Office

Premier	Scott Moe
Deputy Premier	Gordon Wyant
Speaker	Randy Weekes
Minister of Justice/Attorney General	Gordon Wyant
Minister of Finance	Donna Harpauer

Legislative Branch

Seats	61
Saskatchewan Party	48
New Democrat Party	13
Eligible Elector Population	8,780-13,636
Length of term	Under the Canadian Constitution, the term of government is five years. In Saskatchewan, however, legislation has been enacted stating that unless called sooner, a general election must be held the first Monday of November in the fourth calendar year after the last general election. The executive — the Premier and the Cabinet — remains in place throughout the election period. Thus, while there is no elected Assembly during an election, there is a continuous government.

Judicial Branch

Highest Court	The Court of Appeal
Chief Justice	Robert G. Richards
Number of Justices	7
Method of Selection	Appointed by federal government

News

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Fiscal Affairs

In Saskatchewan, a province-led effort leads to a change in Canada’s Constitution Read More

Education

Saskatchewan looking to become ‘destination of choice’ for more international students Read More

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Saskatachewan, Alberta partner on research to find vaccine for chronic wasting disease Read More

Agriculture and Natural Resources

First two disputes under new trade agreement center on core Midwest industries: dairy and autos Read More

Health and Human Services

Illinois establishing new license for midwives, with goals of closing service gaps and limiting legal exposure Read More

State Governments & Legislatures

In year of historically low population growth nationwide, Midwest’s numbers drop Read More

Upcoming Events

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Jun

Farm To School: State Policies That Can Grow Local Markets, Empower Communities

A webinar hosted by the Midwestern Legislative Conference Agriculture & Natural Resources and Education committees and open to everyone.

Jun

The Air Our Students Breathe: State Policies & Opportunities to Improve Air Quality

A webinar hosted by the Midwestern Legislative Conference Education and Health & Human Services committees and open to everyone.

Jul

9-12

2022 MLC Midwest-Canada Relations Committee Meeting

In conjunction with the 76th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC), the MLC Midwest-Canada Relations Committee…

Jul

10-13

2022 MLC Education Committee Meeting

Sessions will be held in conjunction with the 76th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC), which will be held July 10-13 in Wichita, Kan.

Jul

10-13

2022 MLC Economic Development Committee Meeting

Sessions will be held in conjunction with this summer's 76th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC).

Jul

10-13

Midwestern Legislative Conference Annual Meeting

An event for all legislators from the region's states and provinces

Past Events

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Oct

1-5

26th Annual Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development Program

The Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD) is the only leadership training program designed exclusively for Midwestern legislators.