Saskatchewan
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.
Mitch Arvidson serves as CSG Midwest liaison for Saskatchewan. Please contact Mitch with any questions you have or research assistance you need.
Snapshot
Key Office
| Premier | Hon. Scott Moe |
| Deputy Premier | Hon. Jim Reiter |
| Speaker | Hon. Randy Weekes |
| Minister of Justice/Attorney General | Hon. Tim McLeod |
| Minister of Finance | Hon. Jim Reiter |
Legislative Branch
| Seats | 61 |
| Saskatchewan Party | 34 |
| New Democrat Party | 27 |
| 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 | Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan |
| Chief Justice | Robert Leurer |
| Number of Justices | 8 (plus 2 supernumerary justices) |
| Method of Selection | Appointed by federal government |
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