The Law Reform Commission of
Saskatchewan was established by An Act to Establish a Law Reform
Commission, proclaimed in force in November, 1973, and began
functioning in February of 1974.
The Commission is incorporated by an Act of the
Saskatchewan Legislature. Commissioners are appointed by Order-in
Council. Its recommendations are independent, and are submitted
to the Minister of Justice for consideration.
Projects are initiated by the Commission in
response to suggestions from the public and the legal community, or at
the request of the Minister of Justice. After preliminary
research, the Commission usually issues background or consultation
papers to facilitate consultation. Tentative Proposals may be issued if
the legal issues involved in a project are complex. Upon completion of
a project, the Commission's recommendations are formally submitted to
the Minister as final Proposals.
At present, the Commission is funded primarily by
grants from the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan and the Department of
Justice.
The Commissioners are:
Ms Merrilee Rasmussen, Q.C.,
Chair
Mr. Kenneth P. R. Hodges, Q.C.
Ms Michaela Keet
Mr. Alan McIntyre
Ms. Susan Amrud, Q.C.
Ms. Carole Lavallee
Madam Justice G. R. Jackson
Ms. Susan Bates
Ms. Sarah Buhler
Mr. Michael Finley
is Director of Research.
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