BarNotes: The Voice of Saskatchewan’s Legal Community

BarNotes is the official publication of the CBA Saskatchewan Branch, serving as a premier resource for lawyers across the province and beyond. From breaking legal developments to emerging trends, legislation, and landmark decisions, BarNotes keeps legal professionals informed and connected.

Guided by our Editorial Policy, BarNotes provides a neutral platform for discussing complex and controversial legal and policy issues, while showcasing the expertise and contributions of CBA Saskatchewan members.

    
Allyship Isn't Enough: Pride, Protest, and the Fight Against Bill 137

                                Rachel Loewen Walker, PhD | June 23, 2025

Today, Pride celebrations stretch across Saskatchewan. From major cities to small towns, communities are carving out space for 2SLGBTQ+ people to celebrate, to be visible, and to find a sense of belonging. And while we have more events, more flags, and more visibility than ever before, in Saskatchewan, there is a shadow hanging over the celebrations.
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Available Support for Victims/Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Saskatchewan

                                Crystal J. Giesbrecht & Jo-Anne Dusel | April 11, 2025

While lawyers assist clients with legal matters, it is beneficial to know where to find support services specifically for victims and survivors of abuse.
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Clare’s Law in Saskatchewan: The Process and its Impact

                                Jo-anne Dusel, Crystal J. Giesbrecht | February 28, 2025

The story of Clare Wood, whom the Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol (Clare’s Law) Act is named after, illustrates what can happen when this principle is not followed. 
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The Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling on the constitutionality of Bill C-92: not the aboriginal rights victory we had hoped for

                                Kristyn McDougall | December 10, 2024

A recent Supreme Court ruling affirms Bill C-92 as constitutional in giving Indigenous governing bodies the ability to assert jurisdiction regarding child and family services.
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