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Non-profit organizations are important contributors in every community. These organizations provide significant value to aspects of a community that need it the most and are typically driven by the most altruistic intentions. Often, however, there can be many difficulties that arise in the operation of non-profit organizations. One of the most...

As of June 6, 2017 the Express Entry program has been modified in order to give candidates who have siblings living in Canada additional points. Furthermore you can now get points for having good French language skills. Summary of the changes: You can now earn 15 additional points if you or your spouse/common-law partner (who will come with you to...

On October 21, 2016, the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench decision in KNC Holdings Ltd v. FTI Consulting et al. (“ KNC Holdings”) confirmed, if you provide services or materials in relation to the extraction of minerals in Saskatchewan, you are entitled to a lien under The Builders’ Lien Act (Saskatchewan) (the “ BLA”) for the value of such...

Sometimes it is necessary for Boards to look beyond The Condominium Property Act, 1993 in order to determine the extent of its positive legal obligations. In this edition of Condo Talk we are going to talk about smoking in enclosed common areas. Section 11 of The Tobacco Control Act prohibits any person from smoking in any enclosed public place...

Over the next ten years, it’s estimated that 70% of businesses currently in operation will go through a transition or sale. In any transition, there are the usual considerations that must be taken into account; such as the type of sale, tax consequences, price, working with employees and key management. Legal and financial experts are willing and...

Many people enter into marriage thinking love will last a lifetime. The unfortunate reality is for many people, it will not. When a love story ends, the division of possessions and finances begins. It is not possible to avoid the heartache, but it is possible to avoid the headache that follows a separation or divorce. Prenuptial Agreements are...

To quote Mr. Benjamin Franklin: “In this world nothing can be certain, except death and taxes”. As such, it is important to ensure you have a proper estate plan in place. As part of this plan, one must consider whether planning for probate is right for their estate plan. Most people are familiar with the term “probate”, however, very few understand...

Saskatchewan’s Builders’ Lien Act (the “ Act”) says that it does not apply to provincial road construction projects at section 5(2): 5(2) This Act does not apply where services or materials are provided: (a) in connection with a contract entered into under or pursuant to The Highways and Transportation Act; or (b) in connection with the...

In the 2015 Speech from the Throne, the Government of Canada expressed its commitment to legalize the possession, sale, and consumption of marijuana in Canada. With the impending removal of most criminal prohibitions on marijuana usage, it is important to remind those who might wish to partake in this substance of one important criminal offence...

Workplace injuries are a major concern, especially in high risk environments such as construction sites. Workplace injuries are avoidable and that is why Saskatchewan’s Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation imposes very stringent obligations on a number of individuals in the workplace, including: Owners; Employers; Workers; Supervisors...

In Saskatchewan, anyone who registers a vehicle obtains the statutory minimum $200,000 liability coverage on that vehicle. Is that sufficient coverage? In many cases, the answer is “no”. In addition to the statutory minimum coverage, you should consider obtaining a “package policy”, sometimes referred to as “auto extension insurance”. This coverage...

Being in a situation where one is unable to satisfy all of one’s debt is more common than most people expect. Any number, or combination, of unforeseen circumstances can leave one with a large discrepancy between money coming in and bills to be paid. Unfortunately, if the situation persists, your creditor(s) could enlist the services of a...