Municipalities are where Saskatchewan people live and work. The decisions and actions of local governments have a profound effect on people’s everyday lives, such as how their communities look and function, which services are provided, and how tax revenue pays for services and infrastructure.
The Municipalities Act, The Cities Act and The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010 provide the basic legislative framework for all of the province's municipalities. This legislation provides powers and authority for council decisions, policies and bylaws, and outlines the responsibilities of municipalities.
The Ministry of Government Relations looked for suggestions from the public on how this legislation could be improved and changed to meet the evolving needs of municipalities.
Several key issues have been identified for potential changes. All public input will be considered by the ministry as it develops a proposal for potential changes. For changes that are approved by the Government of Saskatchewan, legislative amendments could be introduced as soon as fall 2025.
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback for your interest and participation in the issue surveys about The Municipalities Act, The Cities Act and The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010.
A report of survey results will be posted on this page in early 2025.