Saskatchewan Legislation Meant to Crack Down on Drugs and Street Weapons, Coming Into Effect Friday

Sask. government going after street weapons in public settings

The Safe Public Spaces Act, also known as the Street Weapons Act, is coming into effect in Saskatchewan on Aug. 1.

Saskatchewan legislation meant to crack down on drugs and street weapons, coming into effect Friday

New provincial legislation meant to protect communities in Saskatchewan from dangerous drugs and street weapons will come into effect on Friday.

Province welcomes legislation to target street weapons, dangerous drugs

Starting August 1, new legislation geared towards regulating street weapons and drugs comes into force across Saskatchewan. The Safe Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act will promote safety in public urban spaces by regulating the possession, transportation and storage of items that may be used as street weapons. This includes knives, hypodermic needles, machetes and bear spray, as well as drugs such as methamphetamine and fentanyl. Justice Minist…

Legislation to Protect Communities From Street Weapons and Dangerous Drugs Comes Into Force

On August 1, 2025, The Safe Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act comes into force.  This new legislation promotes safety in public urban spaces by regulating the possession, transportation and...