On Jan. 19, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced the Saskatchewan Animal Enforcement Agency (SAEA) will become the new overseer when it comes to the enforcement of animal welfare in the prairie province.
This comes after Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan’s decision to “discontinue its operations effective March 31,” states a news release.
“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 release goes on to state. “The SAEA will provide animal enforcement services for Saskatchewan, excluding the City of Regina where the Regina Humane Society provides services.”
Marit said the province’s “new partnership” with the SAEA will “ensure animal welfare enforcement in our province.”
“Together, we are looking to the future of animal protection that continues to deliver effective and compassionate enforcement for Saskatchewan residents and their animals,” said Marit in a statement.
SAEA board chair Chief Russ Austin said his organization looks forward to working with the government, “as well as other … stakeholders in the province.”
“The SAEA was created with the focus of delivering education and enforcement services with integrity, professionalism and transparency in all that we do.”
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