[co-author: Kenryo Mizutani, Articling Student]
On May 7, 2021, Bill 34,
The Fuel Tax Amendment Act, 2021 passed the third reading in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. Bill 34 amends Saskatchewan s
The Fuel Tax Act, 2020 and
The Financial Administration Act, 1993 to introduce a new road use charge for electric vehicles (EVs). While similar charges have been introduced in certain U.S. states, this is the first tax of its kind in Canada and is intended to offset the impacts on the provincial fuel tax associated with EVs.
Overview
On April 20, 2021, the Government of Saskatchewan introduced Bill 34 to create a new annual road use charge of $150 for passenger EVs registered in the province. In a recent press release, the provincial government announced that the increasing number of EVs contribute to the wear and tear on provincial roads, and the EV owners are currently not contributing to the maintenance of the roads through the provincial fuel tax because EVs do not con
“In each of these cases, the youth had some level of gang involvement or affiliation that contributed to their injury,” said Broda. “It appears this may also have been the case in at least two deaths where charges of murder or manslaughter had been laid.” Broda said her office is working on opportunities to better support young people in disengaging from gangs and reducing their risk of gang-related violence. The report revealed that in 2020 there were 38 deaths of children who were in care, or receiving support from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services or a delegated First Nations Child and Family Services Agency. This is the highest number reported in the 12 years since the ministry has collected data.
“In each of these cases, the youth had some level of gang involvement or affiliation that contributed to their injury,” said Broda. “It appears this may also have been the case in at least two deaths where charges of murder or manslaughter had been laid.” Broda said her office is working on opportunities to better support young people in disengaging from gangs and reducing their risk of gang-related violence. The report revealed that in 2020 there were 38 deaths of children who were in care, or receiving support from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services or a delegated First Nations Child and Family Services Agency. This is the highest number reported in the 12 years since the ministry has collected data.
Your Majesty s sorrow is shared by the people of Saskatchewan, Premier Scott Moe read.
Author of the article: Arthur White-Crummey
Publishing date: Apr 16, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 2 minute read • In this file photo taken July 22, 2020, Britain s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, arrives for the transfer of the Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles ceremony at Windsor castle in Windsor, England. Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS /AFP via Getty Images / Files
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The Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly unanimously voted on Friday to send a formal message of condolences to the Queen on the occasion of her late husband’s funeral on Saturday.
Premier Scott Moe read the message in the chamber before the vote, which came amid solemn tributes to Prince Philip that contrasted sharply with an especially rowdy question period.
Posted: Mar 03, 2021 10:54 AM CT | Last Updated: March 3
The home was the subject of an investigation in June 2020 after a seven-year-old boy with complex care needs ran away.(HumsterAnna/Shutterstock)
Four children who are in the care of the Ministry of Social Services were neglected and restrained during their time at a Saskatoon group home, according to a new report from the Saskatchewan Advocate For Children and Youth.
Advocate Lisa Broda, who is an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, issued her findings in a report published Wednesday.
The Ministry of Social Services fact-checked the report prior to publication, Broda said.