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A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).

Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.

Property Guardian

The Public Guardian and Trustee of Saskatchewan (PGT) is the property guardian for children who are permanently committed or voluntarily committed to the Minister of Social Services, otherwise known as "permanent wards."

The Ministry of Social Services notifies the PGT of children who are permanent wards. The PGT will take appropriate action to protect the child's financial and property interests in the following circumstances.

  • The PGT applies for Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) benefits for permanent and long term wards who have a disability.
  • Where the PGT receives information indicating that a permanent ward has an interest in an estate, the PGT will act on behalf of the permanent ward to ensure the permanent ward obtains what he or she is entitled to and may bring an application pursuant to The Dependants' Relief Act, 1996 on behalf of the permanent ward.
  • The PGT will ensure the SGI permanent impairment benefit is received where a permanent ward suffered a permanent impairment as a result of a car accident.
  • Where the PGT receives information that a permanent ward has suffered an injury either prior to coming into care, or while in care, the PGT will review the circumstances and may take legal action to pursue a claim on behalf of the child.
  • Where the PGT receives information that the parent of a permanent ward has died, the PGT will collaborate with the Ministry of Social Services to ensure the Canadian Pension Plan survivor benefits are paid to the PGT on behalf of the permanent ward.
  • If the permanent ward earns income, the PGT will ensure that the permanent ward files an income tax return, if required.

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