BarNotes: The Voice of Saskatchewan’s Legal Community

Today, Pride celebrations stretch across Saskatchewan. From major cities to small towns, communities are carving out space for 2SLGBTQ+ people to celebrate, to be visible, and to find a sense of belonging. And while we have more events, more flags, and more visibility than ever before, in Saskatchewan, there is a shadow hanging over the celebrations.

While lawyers assist clients with legal matters, it is beneficial to know where to find support services specifically for victims and survivors of abuse.

The story of Clare Wood, whom the Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol (Clare’s Law) Act is named after, illustrates what can happen when this principle is not followed. 

A recent Supreme Court ruling affirms Bill C-92 as constitutional in giving Indigenous governing bodies the ability to assert jurisdiction regarding child and family services.

Over the last 50 years, 34 members of Saskatchewan’s legal profession – including practitioners, academics, judges, and civil servants – have served as commissioners in undertaking independent and consultation-based law reform.  

As part of a recent nation-wide movement towards accessibility legislation, the Accessible Saskatchewan Act intends to improve accessibility by preventing and removing barriers that people with disabilities face.