Service Animal Training and Certification

Preamble

Whereas: Saskatchewan does not have training requirements and certification legislation for service animals;

Whereas: the closest accredited Training and Certification organizations are located in Alberta and BC;

Whereas: the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code is limited to protecting only certified service animals;

Direction

Be It Resolved That: A SPP government will pass service animal certification legislation requirements harmonized with Alberta and BC.

Be It Further Resolved That: The legislation will provide funding for certification organizations and legal protections for service animals and animal-in-training owners regarding accessibility.