Saskatchewan.

AuthorPark, Rob
PositionLegislative Reports - Brief article

During the fall sitting, which concluded on December 5, 2013, 34 government bills, one private members' public bill and one private bill were introduced.

The Lieutenant Governor, Hon. Vaughn Solomon Schofield gave Royal Assent to four bills including an Appropriation Bill to discharge the expenses of the Public Service. The other bills to receive Royal Assent were: Bill No. 110--The Senate Nominee Election Repeal Act; Bill No. 121--The Election Amendment Act, 2013; and Private Bill No. 903--The St. Thomas More College Amendment Act, 2013.

Ombudsman--Appointment

The Board of Internal Economy completed the competition process for a new Ombudsman and the Legislative Assembly approved a motion on December 3, 2013 to make Mary McFadyen the new Ombudsman and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner for the Province of Saskatchewan effective April 1, 2014. Ms. McFadyen is replacing Janet Mirwaldt, who has been the acting Ombudsman since June 4, 2013.

Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner--Resignation

Gary Dickson, the Saskatchewan Information...

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