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Ministry of Justice

The Ministry of Justice provides a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan; promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to government.

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice does not provide legal advice, legal research, or interpretation of legislation or regulations as it may apply to a person’s particular circumstances. For general information on the law in Saskatchewan, visit the Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan's (PLEA) website. For legal advice or assistance, please contact a lawyer.

 You may also qualify for one of the following programs:


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About this ministry:
  1. Information you might be looking for
  2. Plans and Annual Reports
  3. Programs and services
  4. Ministers and managers
  5. Ministers and managers (Corrections and Policing)
  6. Forms and Publications
  7. Legislation
  8. News releases
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1. Information you might be looking for

Child Support
The Maintenance Enforcement Office registers support orders and agreements, monitors payments, and takes enforcement action when required payments are missed or late.

Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public
A Commissioner for Oath can administer oaths on documents for use in Saskatchewan. A Notary Public can sign passport documents and certify copies of birth certificates and other documents.

Correctional Facilities and Probation
Learn how to call an inmate or visit a correctional facility.

Landlord and Tenant Information - Office of Residential Tenancies
Learn the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants.

Marriage Commissioners and Licenses
Find a marriage commissioner and license requirements to get married in Saskatchewan. 

Pay a Provincial Fine
Pay a provincial fine such as a traffic violation, online or in person.

Apply for a Security Guard or Private Investigator License
Private investigators and security guards must be licensed to work in the province.

Public Prosecutions Policies and Other Documents

These policies give insight into Public Prosecutions' approach and give information regarding how prosecutors make various decisions. You will also find documents related to breath testing.  

Service on the Crown or Attorney General

Here you will find a list of solicitors employed by the Ministry of Justice who can accept service of documents on behalf of the Attorney General of Saskatchewan.

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2. Plans and Annual Reports

Plan for 2017-18

The plan for 2017-18 reflects the Government’s goals of sustaining growth and opportunities for Saskatchewan people, meeting the challenges of growth, securing a better quality of life for all Saskatchewan people and delivering responsive and responsible government.

For previous Ministry plans, please visit Prior Year Plans, Reports and Guiding Documents.

Annual Reports

The Ministry of Justice's 2015-16 Annual Report presents the ministry’s activities and results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016. It reports to the public and elected officials on public commitments made and other key accomplishments of the Ministry.

Previous fiscal year annual reports from the Ministry of Justice can be found by visiting the Publications Centre.

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3. Programs and services

Court Services
Information on the Aboriginal Courtworker Program, court dates, paying a provincial fine, pardons and trial transcripts.

Victims of Crime
Information and programs for those who are victims of crime or abuse.

Interpersonal Violence and Abuse
Information on emergency shelters for women and children, sexual assault services, and family outreach services that provide women and their children access to shelters and other important services.

Policing and Community Safety
Information on a range of services that promote safety in Saskatchewan communities.

Office of Residential Tenancies
Information on the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants.

Missing Persons
Assistance for families and those working with families in missing persons cases.

Wills and Estates
The Public Guardian and Trustee protects the interests of vulnerable people by administering the financial affairs of children under the age of 18, a dependant adult or a deceased person. 

Articling Program
The Ministry of Justice offers graduating law students a well-rounded articling experience.

Office of the Chief Coroner
Responsible for the investigation of all sudden, unexpected and unnatural deaths in the province.

Publications Centre

Online resource for all government publications including Justice documents and legislation as well as other Saskatchewan publications. 


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4. Ministers and managers

Hon. Gordon Wyant, Q.C.
Hon. Gordon Wyant, Q.C., Minister and Attorney General

Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General

Phone (306) 787-5353
Fax (306) 787-1232
Email jus.minister@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address Room 355, Legislative Building, 2405 Legislative Drive, Regina, SK, Canada, S4S 0B3
Sophie Ferre, Chief of Staff

Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General

Phone (306) 787-5353
Fax (306) 787-1232
Email sophie.ferre@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address Room 355, Legislative Building, 2405 Legislative Drive, Regina, SK, Canada, S4S 0B3
J. Glen Gardner Q.C., Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General

Office of the Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General

Phone (306) 787-5351
Fax (306) 787-3874
Email Glen.Gardner@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 1000 - 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, Canada, S4P 4B3
Scott Harron, Executive Assistant to the Deputy Minister

Office of the Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General

Phone (306) 787-5660
Fax (306) 787-3874
Email scott.harron@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 1000 - 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, Canada, S4P 4B3
Glennis Bihun, Executive Director

Court Services

Phone (306) 787-0991
Fax (306) 787-8737
Email glennis.bihun@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 1010 - 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, Canada, S4P 4B3
Kylie Head Q.C., Assistant Deputy Attorney General

Innovation and Legislation Division

Phone (306) 787-8220
Fax (306) 787-3874
Email kylie.head@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 1000 - 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, Canada, S4P 4B3
Dave Tulloch, Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services

Corporate Services Branch

Phone (306) 787-5472
Fax (306) 787-5830
Email Dave.Tulloch@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 1100 - 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, Canada, S4P 4B3
Jan Turner, Assistant Deputy Minister

Courts and Tribunals Division

Phone (306) 787-5112
Fax (306) 787-8737
Email jan.turner@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 1010 - 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, Canada, S4P 4B3
Linda Zarzeczny Q.C., Assistant Deputy Attorney General

Legal Services Division

Phone (306) 787-8387
Fax (306) 787-0581
Email Linda.Zarzeczny@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 900 - 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, Canada, S4P 4B3
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5. Ministers and managers (Corrections and Policing)

Hon. Gordon Wyant, Q.C.
Hon. Gordon Wyant, Q.C., Minister Responsible for Corrections and Policing

Office of the Minister Responsible for Corrections and Policing

Phone (306) 787-5353
Fax (306) 787-1232
Email jus.minister@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address Room 355, Legislative Building, 2405 Legislative Drive, Regina, SK, Canada, S4S 0B3
Dale McFee
Dale McFee, Deputy Minister

Office of the Deputy Minister Responsible for Corrections and Policing

Phone (306) 787-8065
Fax (306) 798-0270
Email dale.mcfee@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 1200 - 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, Canada, S4P 4B3
Raequel Giles, Executive Assistant to the Deputy Minister

Office of the Deputy Minister Responsible for Corrections and Policing

Phone (306) 787-8060
Fax (306) 798-0270
Email Raequel.Giles@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 1200 - 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, Canada, S4P 4B3
Dennis Cooley, Associate Deputy Minister, Custody, Supervision and Rehabilitation Services

Office of the Deputy Minister Responsible for Corrections and Policing

Phone (306) 787-4701
Fax (306) 798-0270
Email dennis.cooley@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 1200 - 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, Canada, S4P 4B3
Ron Anderson, Assistant Deputy Minister, Community Safety Outcomes and Corporate Supports

Office of the Deputy Minister Responsible for Corrections and Policing

Phone (306) 787-0397
Fax (306) 798-0270
Email ronald.anderson@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 1200 - 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, Canada, S4P 4B3
Dale Larsen, Assistant Deputy Minister

Policing and Community Safety Services

Phone (306) 787-5903
Fax (306) 798-0270
Email dale.larsen@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 1200 - 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, Canada, S4P 4B3
Brian Rector, Executive Director, Research and Evidence-based Excellence

Research and Evidence-based Excellence

Phone (306) 787-3892
Fax (306) 798-0270
Email Brian.Rector@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 1200 - 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, Canada, S4P 4B3
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6. Forms and Publications

You can find all publications and forms for the Ministry of Justice in the Publications Centre. 
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7. Legislation

The following acts and regulations are administered by the Ministry of Justice and are available in pdf format.  The url links below are provided with the consent of the Queen’s Printer for Saskatchewan pursuant to Government of Saskatchewan copyright policies.  Printed copies of the legislation are also available  through the Queen’s Printer website.

To order or subscribe, please visit Queen's Printer.  If you don’t have Adobe Reader on your system, you can download it for free.

The Builders’ Lien Act

The Business Corporations Act

The Land Titles Act, 2000

The Limitations Act

The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006

 

View the complete list of legislation administered by the Ministry of Justice, as well as regulations and summaries of the acts.

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8. News releases

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