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 visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.

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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.

Exemptions from Subdivision Approval

Exemptions from the subdivision approval process exist for certain types of subdivisions and subdividing interests. When submitting documents to the Controller of Surveys or the Land Registry, a person must include a completed affidavit attesting to the fact that the subdivision or subdividing interest is exempt. Sections 122, 123 and 124 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 must be consulted for details.

Persons consolidating parcels or registering exempt subdivisions must give notice of their intention to the municipality in which the subdivision or subdividing interest is located.

Exemptions (sample affidavits are listed below):

  • Easements for collection line, distribution line, or service connection
  • Easements for a transmission line if more than five km from a city or 2.5 km from another urban centre including hamlets
  • Interests affecting a whole condominium unit
  • Interests affecting part of a building and not the parcel
  • Joint use, encroachment, or access agreements with the written agreement of the Controller of Surveys or Registrar of titles and the approving authority
  • Lease of less than ten years (including any renewal clause)
  • Leases or lease renewals predating The Planning and Development Act, 1983
  • Parcels on existing registered survey plans that were not created for lease or easement purposes
  • Parcels being consolidated unless tie codes need to be removed from adjoining parcels
  • Public highway (road, street or lane) if more than five km from a city or 2.5 km from another urban centre including hamlets
  • Road widening that is contiguous with exiting right-of-way limits

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