During the 2011/2012 Session the issue of lobbyist legislation was referred to the Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice (“Committee”) for review and to provide recommendations back to the Legislative Assembly respecting a legislative model for new legislation in Saskatchewan. The following consultation paper has been circulated to interested parties for comment. Comments will be accepted until May 1, 2013.

In honour of Ombudsman Saskatchewan’s 40th anniversary, the provincial government has declared May 5-11 as Ombudsman Week.

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed the week of May 5-11 as Missing Persons Week in the province.

The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the appointment of James Rybchuk, Q.C., as a judge of the Provincial Court for Melfort.

The Ministry of Justice is increasing annual funding for Parkland Victims Services Inc. to expand service to six nearby RCMP detachments. Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit, on behalf of Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant made today’s announcement which coincides with Parkland’s 20th anniversary celebration in Yorkton.