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Author Archives: Sam Morreel
Thank you to those who responded to the Commission’s 50th Anniversary Survey!
A report summarizing the responses can be viewed here.
50th Anniversary Survey
2024 marks the 50th year of the Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan proposing law reform aimed at modernizing and simplifying the laws of Saskatchewan. The Commission is interested in hearing perspectives and feedback on the work of the Commission via survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DR92W5R
The survey contains 9 questions and should take approximately 5 – 10 minutes to complete. The survey will close on September 30, 2024.
The Sale of Goods Final Report has been released
See the document here.
The Occupiers Liability Final Report has been released
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The Final Report on The Libel and Slander Act has been released
See the document here.
The Sales of Goods Consultation Report has been released
See the document here.
Reform of The Class Action Act Final Report has been released
See the report here.
Consultation Report on Reform of Occupiers’ Liability Law in Saskatchewan
Contributory Fault & Apportionment Among Wrongdoers Final Report
The Contributory Fault and Apportionment Among Wrongdoers Final Report has been posted. Read the document here.
2021-2022 Annual Report
The Law Reform Commission Annual Report for 2021-2022 has been posted. Read the document here.
Reform of The Libel and Slander Act Report
Proposals for a Land Charges Act Report
The Proposals for a Land Charges Act Report has been released. Read the release here.
Reviewable Transactions Act Report
The Reviewable Transactions Act Report has been released. Read the release here.
Federation of Law Reform Agencies of Canada (FOLRAC) Media Release
The Federation of Law Reform Agencies of Canada (FOLRAC) is thrilled that Canada’s Budget 2021 provides funding for Justice Canada to bring back the Law Commission of Canada. Read the release here.
Adoption of Uniform Reviewable Transactions Act Consultation Report
The Adoption of Uniform Reviewable Transactions Act Consultation Report report has been posted! The consultation periods runs until Nov. 30, 2020. Read the report here.
Contributory Fault and Apportionment Among Wrongdoers Consultation Report
Life Lease Final Report Posted
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2018-2019 Annual Report
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Proposals for a Land Charges Act Paper Posted
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Life Lease Consultation Report Paper Posted
Assisted Reproduction & Parentage Final Report Paper Posted
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Land Charges Act Consultation Report Posted
The Land Charges Act Consultation Report has been posted. Read the document.
The consultation period runs until Feb 15, 2019. There are consultation questions available for download in order to facilitate your response.
Assisted Reproduction & Parentage Consultation paper posted
Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan presentation to the CBA Mid-Winter Meeting
On February 1st, the Law Reform Commission presented at the CBA Mid-Winter Meeting in Regina, providing an update on the Commission’s recent activities and projects. Please see the update here Law Reform Commission Mid-Winter Meeting Update.
The Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan Law Reform Paper Prize
The Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan will award $200 annually to a student from the University of Saskatchewan College of Law who submits the best paper relating to the field of law reform in Saskatchewan. Students may submit papers completed in connection with courses offered by the College of Law. Papers must be between 4,000 – 12,500 words in length, and must have been written during the current academic year. Papers must be submitted to the Law Reform Commission’s Director of Research (director@lawreformcommission.sk.ca) by April 15 of each year.
Updated Handbook on Professional Discipline Procedure Posted
The Law Reform Commission has updated and revised the 2007 Handbook on Professional Discipline Procedure, and it has been posted on our publications page.
NEW FINAL REPORTS POSTED
New final report papers on The Intestate Succession Act 1996 and The Homesteads Act, 1989 have been posted on our publications page.
New consultation papers posted
Consultation papers on The Intestate Succession Act 1996 and The Homesteads Act, 1989 have been posted on our consultation page. The deadline for comments is October 31, 2016.
SUMMER RESEARCH JOB 2016 FILLED
The Law Reform Commission is pleased to have filled its research position for the summer.
THE FEE WAIVER ACT IN FORCE
The Fee Waiver Act and The Fee Waiver Regulations are both in force as of February 26, 2016.