Update Time Act References

Full Title:
The Time Consequential Amendments Act, 2026 / Loi de 2026 corrélative de la loi intitulée The Time Act, 2026

Summary#

This bill makes technical updates to Saskatchewan laws because a new law called The Time Act, 2026 is being enacted. It replaces old references to “The Time Act” with “The Time Act, 2026” in two other laws. The goal is to keep legal references accurate and consistent.

  • Updates the name of the time law in The Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, 1997.
  • Updates the name of the time law in The Legislation Act, 2019.
  • Does not change any rules on time itself; those are set by The Time Act, 2026.
  • Takes effect on the same day that section 1 of The Time Act, 2026 starts.

What it means for you#

  • General public:

    • No direct change to daily life from this bill alone.
    • Any changes to time rules (such as standard time or daylight time) would come from The Time Act, 2026, not from this bill.

  • Businesses with alcohol or gaming licences:

    • No change to licensing, hours, or compliance duties from this bill. It only updates a legal reference to the time law.

  • Public servants, regulators, and lawyers:

    • Legal and policy documents may need to be updated to reflect the new title “The Time Act, 2026.”
    • Cross-references in guidance, forms, and websites should align with the updated law name.

Expenses#

No publicly available information.

  • This would likely require small administrative work to update documents, websites, and forms, but no estimate is provided.

Proponents' View#

  • The bill appears intended to keep statutes consistent after the passage of The Time Act, 2026.
  • Accurate cross-references can reduce confusion about which law defines time for other statutes.
  • Technical alignment like this can help with clear enforcement and easier compliance.

Opponents' View#

  • The bill does not explain what The Time Act, 2026 changes, so readers cannot see broader impacts from this document alone.
  • Its effect is limited to renaming references; any substantive issues with time rules are not addressed here.
  • The bill only updates two statutes; it is unclear whether other laws also need updates to reflect the new title.