Responsibilities of Governments
There are three levels of government in Saskatchewan: Federal, Provincial, and Municipal. Each level has different responsibilities.
The Federal Government controls areas that affect the country as a whole, including:
- banking
- criminal law
- radio and television broadcasting
- the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
- air transportation
- national defence
- national parks
- international trade
- postal service
- oceans and fisheries
Provincial Governments control areas directly affecting the wellbeing of the province, including:
- education
- highways
- health care
- forestry and mining
- agriculture
- labour standards
Municipal Governments have powers passed on to them from the province. Through bylaws and other actions, municipalities can deal with a wide range of matters, including:
- health and safety of its citizens
- activities in or near public places
- vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic
- streets and roads
- property taxes
- utilities, such as water
- sewage and garbage disposal
- local police and fire protection
- parks and playgrounds
- building codes
- public transit
- local roadways and parking
- nuisances, such as noise, junked vehicles and litter
- store hours
- curfews
- animals and dangerous dogs