Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.

Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence (en anglais) visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.

Google Translate Disclaimer

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.

Planning and Development Act

The purpose of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 is to:

  • provide a community planning framework that promotes economic growth, environmental sustainability, social and cultural development, and sustainable communities;
  • provide the legislative authority to create and implement the Statements of Provincial Interest;
  • strengthen communities by providing municipalities with clear, consistent and effective tools for community planning;
  • foster co-operation and partnerships among municipalities, governments, First Nations and Métis communities, entrepreneurs and all citizens so that they can invest in and build communities;
  • respond to requests from municipalities for more local autonomy and authority, streamlined planning processes, and clearer and more flexible ways to administer planning bylaws; and
  • ensure that the public has meaningful input before planning decisions are made, and that decision-makers are accountable.

Copies of the Regulations made under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 can be found in The Dedicated Lands Regulations, 2009, The Statements of Provincial Interest Regulations and The Subdivision Regulations, 2014.

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