Bill 56: The King’s Bench Amendment Act, 2026

This bill primarily affects the court system and those who interact with it in Saskatchewan, not private businesses directly. Legal professionals and lawyers practicing in Saskatchewan courts may find that more matters can now be heard and decided by associate judges, which could affect the pace and venue of litigation involving businesses. Companies involved in civil disputes, debt enforcement, maintenance order proceedings, or insolvency matters may have their cases heard by an associate judge rather than a full judge. Law firms advising clients on litigation strategy in Saskatchewan should be aware of the expanded scope of who can decide civil matters in King's Bench proceedings.