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Canada. Office of the Registrar General of Canada

  • GA 3
  • Secondary Agency
  • 1868-1966

The Registrar General was established in 1868 under the Department of the Secretary of State of Canada, which was the precursor to the federal Department of the Interior. It kept the Great Seal of Canada, the Privy Seal of the Governor General, the Seal of the Administrator of Canada, and the Seal of the Registrar General of Canada, and registered all documents that might require the Great Seal or federal Crown registration. Until 1881 the Registrar General's duties included the maintenance of records produced in the land patenting process and the processing of land applications from institutions. This duty was then handed to the Department of the Interior's Lands Patent Branch. In 1883 all lands patent duties that fell under the auspices of the Dominion Lands Act (1872) were transferred from the Registrar General to the Lands Patent Branch. In 1966 the Registrar General became the Department of the Registrar General, a short-lived autonomous government department.

Canada. Lands Patent Branch

  • GA 5
  • Secondary Agency
  • 1881-1930

The Lands Patent Branch was originally established in 1881 to maintain the records produced in the land patenting process and to process land applications from institutions. It was originally administered from a central office in Ottawa, but an office was later opened in Winnipeg and local field staff assumed many of the lands patent duties. In 1883, the Lands Patent Branch took over the full functions of a land registry office in relation to federally-controlled western lands. Previously, many of these duties had been administered by the Office of the Registrar General of Canada, part of the Department of the Secretary of State of Canada. In 1928, the name of the agency was changed to Lands Patent Division. In 1930, the Lands Patent Division was dissolved when the provinces took over the responsibility for all unconveyed lands.

Saskatchewan. Lands Branch

  • GA 37
  • Secondary Agency
  • 1931-

From 1930 to 1947 the Lands Branch, and grant and lease functions, were part of the Department of Natural Resources (later the Department of Natural Resources and Industrial Development.) The initial legislation (The Provincial Lands Act, 1931 and The Land Utilization Act, 1935) and the legacy of the Federal Department of the Interior, which previously held jurisdiction over these responsibilities, provided the framework for Crown Land lease and sale accounting and administration. While the Lands Branch was part of the Department of Natural Resources, the Provincial Lands Division and then (in 1932) the Lands Patent Division carried out the grants and transfer of land. This included handling enquiries, application forms, payments, agreements and recording the disposition of land.

In 1948, control of the Lands Branch was transferred to the Department of Agriculture, which subsequently changed the responsibility for many of the functions from the Land Utilization Division to the Inspection Services Division. During the 1960s, The Agriculture Rehabilitation and Development Act resulted in many of the grants and leases only being permitted for projects related to the development and conservation of water supplies, soil improvement, and /or agricultural efficiency.

In 1975, the Lands Disposition and Records Division of the Lands Branch became responsible for land grants and transfers - by advertising land for lease/sale, by preparing land transfers, and by maintaining the records of lands. In 1984-1985, a reorganization of the Lands Branch saw many of these functions split between the Field Operations and Support Services divisions.

The transfer of the Lands Branch back to the Department of Agriculture and Food in 1993 resulted in another reorganization, splitting the control of leases and sales amongst geographically oriented divisions (i.e. northwest, south). In 1993-1994 the Branch operated under the Financial Support and Program Management Division as part of the Lands and Regulatory Management Branch. This Branch had a broader mandate, including livestock health and operations. With the abolishment of the Crow's Nest Pass annual railways subsidy in February 1995, Lands Branch assumed responsibility for management of the provincial share of the federal payout and amended rental rates on Crown agricultural leases.

In 1996, the splitting of the Lands and Regulatory Management Branch into three branches (Livestock and Veterinary Operations, Pasture, and Lands) resulted in Lands Branch becoming part of the Program and Services Division, where it remained until April 2005. This change marked the first time that the Lands Branch did not hold responsibility for the administration of provincial pastures and the Community Pastures Program. The responsibility was returned to the Branch in 2001 with the amalgamation of Pastures and Lands Branches.

In 2000, the stated mandate of Lands Branch was "to promote the sustainable and integrated use of Crown land while providing opportunities for diversification and economic growth." Between April 2002 and May 2004 the Department operated as the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization. Currently (2011) Lands Branch resides in the Ministry of Agriculture. While the Branch has experienced changes in its structure and in policy and program development, the basic function regarding the administration, sale and lease of Crown lands has not substantially altered throughout its history.

Saskatchewan. Dept. of Social Services. Family and Youth Services Division

  • GA 126
  • Secondary Agency
  • 1992-2003

The Family and Youth Services Division of the Department of Social Services was established in 1992 through an amalgamation of services and responsibilities of two previous divisions: one for children and families and another for young offenders. In doing so, the goal of the department was to provide a more effective level of services to children, youth and families than in the previous organizational structure. Programs and services offered by the division were delivered by staff in twenty-five communities throughout Saskatchewan, from nine government-operated facilities, and by non-governmental agencies.

Activities of the division were focused around four key areas: Child Protection and Family Support Services; Alternative and Foster Care; Adoption; and Young Offender Services. Child Protection and Family Support Services addressed reports of child abuse or neglect in homes. In-house support provided by workers and non-governmental agencies included parenting education, life skills training, emergency babysitting, counselling and support, emergency crisis intervention, and work with local police and justice to address cases of abuse and/or sexual assault.

Alternative and Foster care was provided in situations of temporary or permanent removal of children from their families. The four types of foster care offered were: emergency; short-term; long-term and therapeutic. Children were also placed with extended family, in group homes or in short-term residential facilities. Stabilization, assessment and treatment services were provided, along with training and support to those offering foster care in their homes.

Adoption services provided counselling and facilitated planning for the placement of children relinquished for adoption. Adoptions were categorized as Crown ward (those in the care of Social Services) or non-ward (adoptions by step-parents, independent adoptions, international adoptions or adoptions via an agency.) Post-adoption services provided included the provision to adoption clients of background information on their birth parents, and the conducting of searches for birth families.

Young Offender Services administered the client files of youth, aged 12 to 17, who were in the justice system in accordance with the federal Young Offenders Act (Canada). Services were provided under a youth model of justice which recognized the differences in developmental level between youth and adult offenders. Services offered were consistent with the Act, and included Alternative Measures (non-judicial mediation), Community Options (judicial interim release, community homes, community service orders, personal service orders, fines, compensation, and probation), and custody options (remand, open custody and closed custody.) Young offender services were transferred to the Department of Corrections and Safety on March 26, 2002.

The Department of Social Services was discontinued on March 31, 2003. All services and programs except young offender services were continued under the Department of Community Resources and Employment.

Saskatchewan. Dept. of Social Services. Young Offender Division

  • GA 127
  • Secondary Agency
  • 1985-1992

In 1985, the Young Offender Division of the Department of Social Services was established to administer the client files of youth, aged 12 to 17, who were in the justice system in accordance with the federal Young Offenders Act (Canada). Services offered were consistent with the Act, and included Alternative Measures (non-judicial mediation), Community Options (judicial interim release, community homes, day programs, community service orders, personal service orders, fines, compensation, and probation), and Custody Options (remand, open custody and secure custody.)

The Young Offender Division was discontinued in 1992 and responsibility for its programs and services was transferred to the department's Family and Youth Services Division.

Saskatchewan. Special Committee on the Provincial Auditor in Saskatchewan

  • GA 20
  • Secondary Agency
  • 1978

The Special Committee on the Provincial Auditor in Saskatchewan was appointed on May 23, 1978 during the Fifth Session of the Eighteenth Legislature. It met only three times, from May 26 through to August 28, 1978. The Committee died upon the dissolution of the Eighteenth Legislature on September 19, 1978. As a result, no formal reports from the Committee were published.

Members of the Special Committee on the Provincial Auditor in Saskatchewan were: William Allen, MLA (Regina Rosemont) (Chairman); Jack Wiebe, MLA (Morse) (Vice-Chairman); Mike Feschuk, MLA (Prince Albert; Gary Lane, MLA (Qu'Appelle); Harold Lane, MLA (Saskatoon Sutherland); Norman MacAuley, MLA (Cumberland); Gordon MacMurchy, MLA (Last Mountain-Touchwood); Randall Nelson, MLA (Yorkton); Glen Penner, MLA (Saskatoon Eastview); John Skoberg, MLA (Moose Jaw North); and Walter Shimsek, MLA (Regina North East). Staff member for the Committee was Gordon Barnhart (Secretary).

Saskatchewan. Legislative Assembly Office

  • GA 44
  • Secondary Agency
  • 1905-

The duties of the Legislative Assembly Office are to provide administrative support to the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly. The Clerk of the Legislative Assembly has overall responsibility for the central services provided by the Legislative Assembly Office. The Clerk is, in turn, responsible to the Speaker for efficient and effective administration of the Assembly support services.

The Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, (S.S. 1979, L-11.1 Part II.1, Section 68.2) currently defines the Legislative Assembly Office as follows: "The Legislative Assembly Office is continued and consists of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker, the Clerk, the Deputy Clerk, the Sergeant at Arms and any other employees that may be required for the proper conduct of the business of the Legislative Assembly Office."

The following are Legislative Assembly Services:

Office of the Clerk - The Clerk for the Legislative Assembly is responsible for coordinating the procedural, administrative, financial and support services required by the MLA's, the House and the Committees. For administrative purposes, the Clerk reports to the Speaker and the Board of Internal Economy. The Board is an all-party commission chaired by the Speaker which exercises financial authority for the Legislative branch.

Broadcast Services - Responsible for producing a live television presentation of all proceedings in the Assembly that are broadcast throughout the province.

Financial Services - Ensures that all financial activities within the Legislative Assembly are conducted in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Board of Internal Economy and the Department of Finance.

Visitor Services - Provides visitors and tourists with tours of the Legislative Building, as well as information on the Building and other attractions of Regina and Saskatchewan.
Hansard is a written record of everything said in the House. Members' speeches are recorded and then transcribed for publication.

Information Systems - Provides computer and technology related services and support primarily to staff of the Legislative Assembly and Caucus offices.

Journals Branch - Responsible for the preparation of the permanent official record of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly and the daily Order Paper.

Legislative Council and Law Clerk - Provide legal advice to members and is involved in the drafting of Private Members' Bills and amendments to other Bills.

Legislative Library - Provides information services and background research to meet the needs of Members and their staffs. Limited access to library resources and services is available to private citizens.

Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms - Responsible for the enforcement of security within the Legislative Building, including access, alarm systems, security officers and a Corps of Commissionaires.

Personnel and Administrative Services - Responsible for the administration of all personnel policies and procedures as well as general administration in such areas as equipment, surveys, research, etc. as required by the Clerk.

The Office of the Clerk and staff of the Legislative Assembly had been in place during the Territorial period. Previously a council, the Legislative Assembly came into existence in 1888. Samuel Spencer Page had served as Clerk of the Territorial Legislative Assembly from March 14, 1901 to August 31, 1905 and continued as Clerk of the provincial Assembly from February 14, 1906 until October 10, 1916.

The gap in Page's tenure suggests a Clerk was not named for the first six months of provincial status. However, staff carrying out support duties to the Territorial Assembly likely continued as support for the provincial assembly until the clerk was named. As the Legislative Assembly Office was not created by the Saskatchewan Act, formal creation of the Office could not have taken place until the opening of the first Legislature on March 29, 1906.

The first mention of "offices of the Legislative Assembly" and associated staff occurs in "The Public Service Act" assented to May 26, 1906. As a result of the lack of a definitive enabling agent, this act has been chosen as the first reference to the Legislative Assembly Office as a legal entity.

Saskatchewan. Special Committee on Highway Traffic and Safety (1973-1975)

  • GA 25
  • Secondary Agency
  • 1973-1975

The Special Committee on Highway Traffic and Safety, 1973-1975 was appointed on February 19, 1973 during the Third Session of the Seventeenth Legislature. It met fifty-seven times from May 3, 1973 to February 20, 1975. This includes twenty-seven public hearings and special detailed sessions that were held between June 1973 and August 1974. A Steering Committee was formed and it met ten times. Members of the Committee also attended several workshops, information sessions and conferences throughout Saskatchewan and Canada, and travelled to Phoenix Arizona, to better understand the issues surrounding highway traffic and safety. The Committee presented its Final Report on February 21, 1975.

Members of the Special Committee on Highway Traffic and Safety, 1973-1975 were: A. Thibault, MLA (Melfort-Kinistino) (Chairman); G.B. Grant, MLA (Regina Whitmore Park) (Vice-Chairman); D. Boldt, MLA (Rosthern); M. Feduniak, MLA (Turtleford); A. R. Guy, MLA (Athabasca); F. Meakes, MLA (Touchwood); D.W. Michayluk, MLA (Redberry); A.R. Oliver, MLA (Shaunavon); and E. Whelan, MLA (Regina North West).

Staff members for the Committee were: M.D. Harbottle (Secretary); G. Ronyk (Secretary); Z.J. Topuschak (Research Assistant); M.D. Charowsky (Research Assistant); J. Rublee (Committee Stenographer); and M. Kelly (Recording Secretary).

Saskatchewan. Special Committee on Welfare

  • GA 23
  • Secondary Agency
  • 1972 - 1973

The Special Committee on the Legislative Library of Saskatchewan was appointed on May 3, 1972 during the Second Session of the Seventeenth Legislature. It met sixty-nine times, from May 15, 1972 to November 13, 1973. Public hearings and private meetings held within those dates. The Committee presented its Interim Report on January 17, 1973, and its Final Report on November 13, 1973.

Members of the Special Committee on Welfare were: Paul Mostoway, MLA (Hanley) (Chairman); Jack Wiebe, MLA (Morse) (Vice-Chairman); John K. Comer, MLA (Nipawin); Hal Coupland, MLA (Meadow Lake); Elwood Cowley, MLA (Biggar); Mike Feschuk, MLA (Prince Albert East); Dave Lange, MLA (Assiniboia-Bengough); Leonard M. Larson, MLA (Pelly); Cy MacDonald, MLA (Milestone); Adolph S. Matsalla, MLA (Canora); Auburn Pepper, MLA (Weyburn); Herman Rolfes, MLA (Saskatoon Nutana South); and Alex Taylor, MLA (Kerrobert-Kindersley). Members Cowley and Taylor resigned while the Committee stood due to their appointments to Cabinet. As replacement, Members Lange and Pepper were appointed to the Committee on May 1, 1973.

Staff members for the Committee were: Gordon Barnhart (Secretary); Merry Harbottle (Secretary); Lorne Dunsmore (Research Assistant); and Margaret Mickleborough (Committee Advisor).

Saskatchewan. Dept. of Social Services. Social Services Division

  • GA 128
  • Secondary Agency
  • 1972-1978

Originally established in 1972 as the Regional Services Division, the Social Services Division of the Department of Social Services was responsible for the delivery of a variety of programs under authority of the following acts: The Family Services Act, 1973; The Saskatchewan Assistance Act and Regulations; The Children of Unmarried Parents Act, 1973; The Rehabilitation Act; and the federal Juvenile Delinquents Act. Programs and services of the division were delivered through a decentralized network of regional offices throughout the province.

Programs administered by the division centered on child care and welfare, employment readiness, and income support.

Child protection services addressed reports of child abuse or neglect in homes. To aid in the delivery of service, a Child Protection Registry was established in 1977. Foster care was provided in situations of temporary or permanent removal of children from their families. The Special Foster Care Program offered care for children unable to benefit from traditional or institutional placements. Adoption services provided counselling and facilitated planning for the placement of children relinquished for adoption. Adoptions were administered through ward and non-ward agreements, and through programs such as the Aim Centre and REACH (Resources for the Adoption of Children) which found placements in homes for children with special needs. Services to unmarried mothers included financial assistance, health care, maternity home care, counselling and training. Cases of juvenile offenders were administered in accordance with the federal Juvenile Delinquents Act. Institutional care for troubled youth was provided at four child care facilities (Saskatchewan Boys' School/Centre, Roy Wilson Centre, Dales House and Kilburn Hall) and at various private institutions throughout the province.

Employment readiness was offered through initiatives such as the Work Activity Program, the Employment Support Program, the Summer Employment Project, the Winter Works Incentive Program, and Work Preparation Centres. These programs frequently operated in co-operation with other government departments. The aim of the programs was to provide skills training and employment opportunities for socially or economically disadvantaged citizens.

Income support was administered through the Saskatchewan Assistance Plan and other assistance programs to citizens with financial need or disability. In addition to income support, the Saskatchewan Assistance Plan offered welfare services such as counselling, rehabilitation and preventative services to clients in need. As well, Local Appeal Boards comprised of departmental staff and local citizens addressed grievances raised by clients about their applications for assistance.

The division also provided corrections services (1972 only), adult probation services (until 1976), and emergency welfare services.

The Social Services Division was renamed the Social Services Branch in 1976, and was in existence until a departmental re-organization in 1978. Responsibilities for child, youth and family services were transferred to the Family and Community Services Branch, employment programs were administered by the Employment Programs Branch, and income support programs became the responsibility of the Income Security Branch.

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