REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan is seeking input on proposed amendments to The Adoption Act, 1998, and The Adoption Regulations, 2003.
The proposed changes aim to reduce barriers to accessing information, create connection to culture and identity, and improve transparency. Indigenous identity, culture, language and community will be central to the revised legislation, according to Sask. Social Services.
The four areas of proposed change are:
- Enhancing cultural continuity and community connections
- Reducing barriers to family connections
- Clarifying residency requirements
- Strengthening safeguards for children in interprovincial and independent adoptions
The proposed legislative changes will strengthen the adoption process, ensure consistency and better support families and children, Sask. Social Services states in a press release.
Anyone wishing to provide feedback on these proposed changes are invited to complete an online survey on Saskatchewan.ca The survey is open until June 2. Written submissions are also welcome from anyone with experience or interest in adoption in Saskatchewan. Additional information is available on Saskatchewan.ca.
Updates on the legislative process, including a summary of submitted information through the engagement process, will be shared on Saskatchewan.ca.
