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The Government of Saskatchewan is asking for input on proposed amendments to two pieces of legislation focused on adoptions in Saskatchewan.
The proposed amendments are intended to “modernize adoption legislation to better reflect today’s social, cultural and legal landscape,” according to a statement from the province.
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“Our government is proposing legislative amendments to strengthen children’s safety, identity and community connections, while better reflecting today’s social, cultural and legal landscapes,” Terry Jenson, Saskatchewan’s minister of social services, said in a statement.
“Adoption is an act of love and compassion that builds strong families and changes lives.”
The areas where changes are proposed include “enhancing cultural continuity and community connections, reducing barriers to family connections, clarifying residency requirements and strengthening safeguards for children in interprovincial and independent adoptions.”
The government said the purpose of the changes is to remove barriers to accessing information, foster connection with culture and identity and improve transparency.
“Indigenous identity, culture, language and community will be central to the revised legislation,” the province noted.
The updates will strengthen the adoption process and its consistency, the provincial government said, and will lead to better support for children and families.
An online survey is open until June 2, 2026 for those who wish to provide feedback on the proposed changes. The province said it also welcomes written submissions from anyone with experience or interest in adoption in Saskatchewan.
According to the Saskatchewan government, “feedback from individuals and families who have experience with adoption along with service providers and Indigenous organizations is critical to ensuring amendments reflect lived experience and operational realities.”
The province said updates on the legislative process and a summary of the feedback it receives through this engagement process will be shared online.
