Ministry of Environment (Saskatchewan)

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Ministry of Environment
Le ministère de l'Environnement
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Organization overview
Formed1972
Minister responsible
  • Warren Kaeding
Deputy Ministers responsible
  • Sarah Harrison
Parent OrganizationGovernment of Saskatchewan
Website www.saskatchewan.ca/environment

The Ministry of Environment is responsible for government programs associated with environmental protection in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada. [1]

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References

  1. Bowden, Marie-Ann. "Environmental Protection Legislation". Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. Canadian Plains Research Center, University of Regina. Archived from the original on 2012-09-14. Retrieved 2013-03-16.