Postal Service Disruption | Interruption des services postaux

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Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are working to minimize the impacts of the postal service disruption.

Les ministères, les sociétés d’État et les organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan travaillent à réduire au minimum les répercussions de l’interruption des services postaux.

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Animal Welfare

Animal welfare in Saskatchewan is regulated by both provincial and federal laws. Saskatchewan’s The Animal Protection Act, 2018 (the Act) is enforced by designated animal protection agencies and members of the RCMP or a municipal police force.

The Act mandates that any person who is responsible for the care of an animal:

  • Provides adequate food, water, shelter, living space, ventilation, sanitation and necessary veterinary care sufficient to maintain an animal in a state of good health.
  • Slaughters or euthanizes animals in a humane manner that is consistent with the prescribed standards, codes of practice or guidelines that are referenced in the regulations.

The Act prohibits any person who is responsible for the care of an animal:

  • From causing or permitting the animal to be or to continue to be in distress.
  • From loading and transporting animals that have become unfit for reasons of illness, infirmity, injury or other causes, the animal is unable to stand or would suffer unduly during transport. Unfit animals can only be transported to the nearest suitable place to obtain veterinary care.

The federal Health of Animal Regulations – Part XII, Transportation of Animals regulates the welfare of animals during transportation in Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is the regulatory body responsible for the enforcement of these regulations. These regulations are meant to “minimize the suffering of animals involved in the process of transportation whether due to ignorance, negligence, lack of planning, improper use of equipment or improper handling.”

If you have concerns about animal welfare during transportation, contact your nearest CFIA district office.

If you have concerns about an animal in distress, contact the Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan (1-844-382-0002) or your local RCMP detachment for assistance. All police officers can administer the Act. Animal protection officers are trained to recognize and respond to distress in animals. They can provide information and assistance in dealing with animal distress.

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