Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan | |
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| 30th Saskatchewan Legislature | |
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| Type | |
| Type | Unicameral chamber of theSaskatchewan Legislature |
| History | |
| Founded | 1905 (1905) |
| Preceded by | North-West Legislative Assembly |
| Leadership | |
Deputy Speaker | |
Premier | |
Leader of the Opposition | |
Government House Leader | |
Opposition House Leader | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 61 |
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Political groups | Government (34)
Official Opposition (27)
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| Elections | |
Last election | October 28, 2024 |
Next election | TBD |
| Meeting place | |
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| Legislative Building,Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| Website | |
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TheLegislative Assembly of Saskatchewan (French:Assemblée législative de la Saskatchewan) is the legislative chamber of theSaskatchewan Legislature in the province ofSaskatchewan, Canada. Bills passed by the assembly are givenroyal assent by thelieutenant governor of Saskatchewan, in the name of theKing of Canada.[1] The assembly meets at theSaskatchewan Legislative Building inRegina.
There are 61 constituencies in the province, which electmembers of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). All are single-member districts, though the cities ofRegina,Saskatoon andMoose Jaw were in the past represented through multi-member districts, with members elected throughblock voting.
The legislature has been unicameral since its establishment; there has never been a provincial upper house.
The30th Saskatchewan Legislature was elected at the2024 Saskatchewan general election.
The party standings in the Assembly are as follows:
| Affiliation | Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan Party | 34 | |
| New Democratic Party | 27 | |
| Total | 61 | |
| Government Majority | 7 | |
For current cabinet seeExecutive Council of Saskatchewan.
In September 2013 the assembly established the position ofUsher of the Black Rod.[3] Their role is functionally similar to theone for theSenate of Canada. Rick Mantey was the first person to hold the office. The current Usher of the Black Rod, as of 2014, is Ben Walsh.[4]
The Black Rod was made by Scott Olson Goldsmith of Regina.[5]
