Agriculture Minister David Marit has announced that the Saskatchewan Animal Enforcement Agency (SAEA) will become the new animal welfare enforcement agency in Saskatchewan as of Apr. 1, 2026.
Following the decision of Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan to discontinue its operations effective Mar. 31, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture opened a public competition for a new service provider.
The SAEA was the successful organization with long-term operational plans that meet the ministry's expectations for enforcement of the Animal Protection Act.
The Ministry of Agriculture held public consultations in 2025 which led to the recent amendments introduced in The Animal Protection Amendment Act, 2025.
These amendments will strengthen the protection of animals by creating a new animal welfare inspector position and establishing a code of conduct for animal protection officers, as well as other enforcement enhancements.
(Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture news release)
