Saskatchewan SK

Saskatchewan has no law restricting puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones or surgeries for minors. Across Canada, Canadian Institute for Health Information data show double mastectomies on minors as young as 14. Saskatchewan covers the cost through its public health plan.

National Post, 29 Sep 2023, reporting Canadian Institute for Health Information data

If a pupil under 16 asks staff to use a new gender-related preferred name or gender identity at school, teachers and other employees shall not use it unless a parent or guardian first consents. The rule overrides listed Charter rights.

The Education Act, 1995, s. 197.4 (S.S. 2023, c. 46); notwithstanding Charter sections 2, 7, and 15

eHealth Saskatchewan lets a person change the sex designation on a birth certificate, a health card, or both. The listed options are M, F, and X. A birth certificate can also be issued without displaying sex.

eHealth Saskatchewan — change of sex designation

For a federal sentence of two years or more, placement after intake follows gender identity or expression, regardless of anatomy, unless a health or safety problem cannot be resolved. A federal research report looked at 99 offenders recorded as identifying as transgender. The largest group, 62 percent, were trans-identified males. Sixteen percent applied to move to an institution matching their gender identity, and 64 percent of those applications were approved.

CSC Commissioner's Directive 100 (in effect 9 May 2022)

CSC Research Report R-442 (2022), “Examination of gender diverse offenders”, covering offenders recorded from 27 December 2017 to 13 March 2020

The parental-consent rule is in force. It overrides listed Charter rights.

The Education Act, 1995, s. 197.4 (S.S. 2023, c. 46); notwithstanding Charter sections 2, 7, and 15

The law requiring parental consent for a pupil under 16 received royal assent on 20 October 2023.

S.S. 2023, c. 46