By: Aden Ritter The law in the Province of Saskatchewan is on the cusp of undergoing a groundbreaking change. For years, disputes over pets were considered mere property, not enjoying familial rights. Courts in this Province, haunted by the spectre of Henderson v Henderson, 2016 SKQB 282 grimaced at the idea of granting possessory orders…

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By: Taylor Moroz, Troy Baril, Lola Adebogun, and Jacey Safnuk Introduction When someone is injured on municipal property in Saskatchewan, a key question arises: Can the municipality be held responsible? At Procido LLP, we regularly advise individuals and municipalities on the legal issues that follow incidents on public property—like icy sidewalks, unsafe walkways, or poorly…

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By Bill Wardell, K.C., Craig Zawada, K.C., Kathy Hodgson-Smith, K.C., Troy Baril, and Chad Eggerman Closing a law firm is a complex and lengthy process requiring careful planning, adherence to regulatory requirements, and mitigation of legal risks. This article is designed to assist lawyers in Saskatchewan who are considering winding up their practices. However, similar…

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By: Iffat Ritter In Saskatchewan, employers have a responsibility to their employees to maintain a workplace environment that is supportive of basic employment and human rights. Any breach of their obligations may result in complaints to the Employment Standards Branch of the Government of Saskatchewan or the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission. A complaint can result in an…

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By: Kelsey Sonntag, Janelle Anderson, and Craig Zawada, K.C. In the ever-evolving landscape of governance, the boards that thrive aren’t necessarily those with the most prestigious members or the longest tenure. Rather, they are the boards that continuously look inward, reflect, and improve. That’s where board evaluations come in. More than just administrative exercises or…

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April 25, 2025 Senior Counsel, Kathy Hodgson-Smith, K.C., was a guest on the Evan Bray Show on April 16, 2025 to discuss Métis hunting and fishing rights in Saskatchewan and the current retrial in Meadow Lake to determine such rights.   Disclaimer This publication is provided as an information service and may include items reported from other sources. We…

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Senior Counsel Craig Zawada, K.C. was a guest on Evan Bray’s Round Table of Justice on April 21, 2025. He, along with Regina Police Service Constable Bradley Lulik, discussed how generative artificial intelligence is affecting all areas of the law, including criminal investigations, privacy, and how lawyers are adapting to AI, among other things. If you missed…

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By: Craig Zawada, K.C. Although it is battling for eyeballs with newer services like TikTok, YouTube is still a dominant player in the online video space. While TikTok users spend slightly more time per month on their platform (34 hours per month compared to just over 28 hours), YouTube users spend longer per session –…

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By: Taylor Moroz, Troy Baril, and Chad Eggerman The construction industry, which continues to grapple with the fallout from the pandemic’s supply chain disruptions and rising inflation, now faces an additional layer of uncertainty due to escalating trade tensions. A series of tariffs, initially proposed by the U.S. and countered by Canada, have significant potential…

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By: Janelle Anderson, Glenn Wright, and Chad Eggerman SaskPower has launched an expanded Renewable Subscription Service (“RSS”) that is being marketed as an “easy” way for customers—particularly farmers and residential customers—to achieve their sustainability goals. However, a deeper analysis suggests that the program may actually hinder the development of local renewable energy generation while failing…

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