REGINA — The Saskatchewan Animal Enforcement Agency (SAEA) will become the new animal welfare enforcement agency in Saskatchewan as of April 1.
Following the decision of Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan to discontinue its operations effective March 31, the Ministry of Agriculture opened a public competition for a new service provider. The SAEA was the successful organization with long-term operational plans that meet the ministry's expectations for enforcement of the Animal Protection Act. The SAEA will provide animal enforcement services for Saskatchewan, excluding the City of Regina, where the Regina Humane Society provides services.
"The SAEA was created with the focus of delivering education and enforcement services with integrity, professionalism and transparency in all that we do,” Board Chair Chief Russ Austin said.
The Ministry of Agriculture held public consultations in 2025 which led to the recent amendments introduced in The Animal Protection Amendment Act, 2025. These amendments will strengthen the protection of animals by creating a new animal welfare inspector position and establishing a code of conduct for animal protection officers, as well as other enforcement enhancements, according to a Sask. Agriculture press release.
