Bill 47: The Response to Illicit Drugs Act

This bill primarily affects individuals and organizations involved in the illegal drug trade in Saskatchewan, but it also has significant implications for any business, non-profit, or contractor that holds a government appointment, grant, or agreement — meaning anyone who does business with the Saskatchewan government or its Crown corporations. If your organization or a key individual within it is convicted of a drug trafficking, production, or importation offence under federal law, the government can void your contract, cancel your grant, or terminate your appointment without notice or compensation. This applies whether you run a construction company with a government contract, a non-profit receiving provincial funding, or hold a board appointment — essentially anyone with a financial or formal relationship with the Saskatchewan government is subject to these new eligibility conditions.