Saskatchewan

The government of Saskatchewan has raised the minimum age to legally purchase tobacco and vaping products to 19, aligning with existing restrictions on liquor and cannabis sales in the province. Bill ...Learn More

Last week, the Government of Saskatchewan passed Bill 139, the Saskatchewan Remembrance Observance Act, as a way to ensure employees are able to wear a poppy recognized by the Royal Canadian Legion in...Learn More

With input from a number of members, RCC finalized its submission to the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety which was seeking feedback on the employment standards provisions o...Learn More

Last week, the Saskatchewan government began its Fall legislative session with the reading of the Throne Speech which laid out the government’s policy priorities for the Fall sitting. RCC will b...Learn More

Manitoba’s minimum wage is increasing to $15.30 on October 1, 2023 marking the second increase this year, and a significant increase over the past year from $11.95. RCC will have better clarity foll...Learn More

The Saskatchewan government has opened consultations on its employment standards provisions in Part II of The Saskatchewan Employment Act, and RCC is currently working with members to develo...Learn More

Premier Scott Moe also announced on September 5, 2023, a number of changes to his Saskatchewan Party provincial cabinet as they prepare for the final year of governing under their current mandate. Six...Learn More

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety is seeking feedback on the employment standards provisions of The Saskatchewan Employment Act and its four associated regulations. Th...Learn More

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing additional funding in its 2023-24 Budget to the Saskatoon Police Service and Regina Police Service to expand the Police and Crisis Team (PACT) program in th...Learn More

On March 31, 2023 the Government of Saskatchewan finalized amendments to The Household Packaging and Paper Stewardship Program Regulations, 2023. An online copy will be posted in the coming weeks thro...Learn More