The Saskatchewan First Act is a legislative declaration of Saskatchewan’s autonomy and exclusive jurisdiction over certain matters under the Canadian Constitution. It includes amendments to both the Saskatchewan Act and the Constitution Act, 1867. The Act affirms Saskatchewan’s control over areas such as natural resource exploration and development, forestry, electrical energy production, industry regulation, and fertilizer use. It emphasizes that federal initiatives which interfere with these areas may cause economic harm and are constitutionally inapplicable. To assess such federal impacts, the Act establishes the Economic Impact Assessment Tribunal, which can be tasked with evaluating the economic consequences of federal laws or policies. The tribunal reports its findings and may make recommendations to mitigate harm. Its procedures, powers, and member appointments are detailed, and it is granted immunity for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
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