Attend a Sitting

The Assembly does not meet year-round. Since 2006, the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly has followed a parliamentary calendar to determine when it will convene. Unless there is an election scheduled, the calendar sets out two legislative phases per year: a 6-week fall period beginning in October, and a 10-week spring period starting in March. In election years, the first session begins at the government’s discretion. 

During a legislative session, the Legislative Assembly sits Monday to Thursday. Question period usually begins within 20 minutes of the opening of the day’s sitting. There are two visitor galleries from which the public can watch the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly.

Monday and Tuesday 1:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with a recess from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Assembly does not meet on designated holidays, including those that occur during a sessional period (e.g., Remembrance Day and Easter). 

Legislative committee meetings are also open to the public. Notices of committee meetings are posted in the Assembly records calendar. Meetings are generally held in the legislative Chamber or in room 8. 

 

All visitors to the Saskatchewan Legislative Building are screened by security. Visitors who cause any interruption or disturbance to Assembly proceedings may be asked to leave.

For more information about access to the Legislative Building, please read this information from the Legislative District Security Unit.

When visiting the Legislature Building, please follow these protocols:

  • Clothing with profanity or implied profanity is not allowed inside the Legislative Building. Security officers will deny access to anyone wearing clothing which visibly displays profanity, or implied profanity.
  • Members of the public are permitted to bring small bags/backpacks and liquids that are in closed containers, such as a water bottle or travel mug, into the Legislative Building.
  • All bags, backpacks, and liquids will be scanned and physically searched at the main entrance.
  • Photos are permitted, video recording in the building is not permitted.
  • Participating in any form of protest or demonstration inside the Legislative Building is prohibited. No signs, placards, sound systems/megaphones or other items associated with a protest are allowed inside the building.
  • All visitors must always be accompanied within the Legislative Building.

While seated in the public galleries, visitors must adhere to the following rules:

  • Visitors are prohibited from entering the galleries wearing clothing displaying pictures or lettering that convey a political message.
  • All cell phones must be turned off.
  • The use of electronic/recording devices and radios is not permitted.
  • Visitors must remain seated in the galleries, except during the opening of each day’s sitting and the arrival and departure of the Lieutenant Governor.
  • Speaking loudly or applauding is not allowed.
  • Head coverings, unless worn for religious or cultural reasons, are not allowed.
  • Food and/or drink are not permitted.

Any person not adhering to the rules of the Legislative Assembly may be removed from the grounds.