The Saskatchewan Legislative Building

To ensure the safety and security of everyone at the Legislative Building, all visitors must go through a security screening process.

Upon arrival, all visitors will be directed to the screening area. Please remember to bring a valid piece of government issued ID (i.e., driver's licence, passport, etc.) that can be used to confirm your identity.

At a minimum, visitors must wear casual clothing and footwear. Clothing with profanity or implied profanity is not allowed inside the Legislative Building.

Members of the public if attending a guided tour, are permitted to bring small bags/backpacks and liquids that are in closed containers, such as a water bottle or travel mug, into the Legislative Building, otherwise, these items are prohibited.

Video recording in the building is not permitted.

Participating in any form of protest or demonstration inside the Legislative Building is prohibited. No signs, placards, sound systems/megaphones or other items associated with a protest are allowed inside the building.

The public is welcome to observe the Legislative Assembly’s proceedings during session. Visit the parliamentary calendar to ensure the Assembly is in session during your visit.

When inside the public galleries, visitors must adhere to the following rules:

• Do not participate in or interrupt the debate happening on the floor of the chamber.
• Remain seated in the galleries except when the MLAs rise for the parade that opens each day’s sitting, during prayers, or when the Lieutenant Governor arrives or departs.
• Turn cell phones off.
• The use of electronic/recording devices, cameras and radios is not permitted.
• Larger personal items, such as backpacks, briefcases, large purses and tote bags, are not allowed in the galleries.
• Food and/or drink is not allowed in the galleries.
• Head coverings, unless worn for religious or cultural reasons, are not allowed.

Any person not adhering to the rules of the Legislature will be asked to leave the grounds.

Guided tours of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building are provided year-round showcasing the building’s history, function and architecture. Group tours and school visits are available by request.

For further information please visit the Legislative Assembly Visitors webpage.

The Legislative District Security Unit is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of everyone at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building. Its members respect the rights of Canadians to demonstrate and gather.

While it is within your right to assemble, all gatherings must remain lawful. Protests and demonstrations are permitted on the grounds of the Legislature. However, unauthorized occupancy of the Legislative Building is not permitted.

Protesters and demonstrators are reminded that they can:

• picket on sidewalks;
• hold placards that are not vulgar in nature;
• hand out pamphlets;
• sing and/or chant; and
• set up and use a sound system as long as a permit has been granted.

Groups cannot:

• interfere with persons entering or leaving the Legislative Building;
• harass or intimidate persons;
• cause a disturbance; or
• litter.

Any protester or demonstrator who does not adhere to the rules of the Legislative Building may be removed from the grounds or arrested, if required.