New Options for Legal Assistance in Saskatchewan

By Alan Kilpatrick

There will now be a new way to get legal help in Saskatchewan because of an
initiative by the Ministry of Justice and Law Society of Saskatchewan to expand
access to legal services in underserved areas and provide the public with more
options. Recent changes to the law have created a new category of legal
professional in Saskatchewan, alongside lawyers, called limited licensees.

Limited licensees are not lawyers but are authorized to provide specific legal
services based on their education, training, and experience. Depending on their
licence, limited licensees can provide advice and negotiate with respect to legal
rights and responsibilities, draft or complete legal documents, or represent an
entity or person at an administrative tribunal or Provincial Court.

The overall goal of limited licensing is to enhance access to legal services for
underserved Saskatchewan individuals, balanced with ensuring public protection.
These legislative changes mean an increase in access to regulated legal service
providers, recognizing different types of expertise and qualifications.

Read more about this new category of licensed legal professional. The first
limited licensees will start offering legal services from January 1, 2026. Members
of the public can locate a licensed legal professional by searching the Law
Society of Saskatchewan’s Find Legal Assistance directory.