Summary#
This is a housekeeping bill. It updates references in Saskatchewan laws so they point to The Time Act, 2026 instead of the older “The Time Act.” The goal is to keep laws consistent when the new Time Act, 2026 takes effect.
Key changes:
- Updates The Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, 1997 to reference The Time Act, 2026.
- Updates The Legislation Act to reference The Time Act, 2026.
- Does not change any policy on alcohol, gaming, or time on its own; it only fixes cross-references.
- Timing: This bill starts on the same day that section 1 of The Time Act, 2026 starts.
What it means for you#
- Most people: No direct change in daily life from this bill alone.
- Businesses regulated under alcohol and gaming laws: No change to hours or rules from this bill itself. References to time will now point to The Time Act, 2026 once it starts.
- Public servants, lawyers, and courts: Will cite The Time Act, 2026 in place of the older title in the two updated laws.
Expenses#
No direct public cost is identified in the available material.
- There could be minor administrative work to update manuals, forms, and citations.
- No publicly available information on any larger costs or savings.
Proponents' View#
- The bill appears intended to keep the law book accurate after The Time Act, 2026 is enacted.
- Ensures alcohol and gaming rules, and general legal interpretation rules, point to the correct time law.
- Could reduce confusion and legal disputes that might arise from outdated references.
- Helps provide a smooth transition when the new time law begins.
Opponents' View#
- The exact start date for this bill depends on when section 1 of The Time Act, 2026 starts; until that is set, timing is unclear.
- The bill only updates two laws; it is unclear whether any other Saskatchewan laws still reference the older “The Time Act” and may also need updates.
- Because the bill makes no substantive changes, some may question whether it is necessary as a stand‑alone act rather than part of the main time law.