Featured Cases

• What Happened to My Application?

  Clyde applied to subdivide and sell a section of land. More than a year later, with no decision from Municipal Affairs, he learned that his land was going to be annexed into the neighboring community. This would increase his costs.

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• Saving Sight

  Cyril needed a type of eye surgery not available in Saskatchewan, so his eye specialist referred him to a surgeon in Ontario. He understood that all medical costs would be covered, but was only partially reimbursed. What about the rest of his expenses?

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• I Don't Dig It

  Brad applied to lease a gravel pit on Crown land. While he waited for a response, another company was granted three leases. Three years later Brad still did not have the lease he applied for or anything comparable. What could be done?

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• Have I Seen You Somewhere Before?

  Abbey disagreed with the costs charged by a provincially-managed cemetery, so she complained to the Consumer’s Branch in the Ministry of Justice – only to find that she was dealing with the same person!

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• I Owe How Much?

  Adela is a working single parent with two children. She received a letter from the Ministry of Social Services stating that she had been previously overpaid $12,800 and must pay it back – all based on an anonymous tip. What could she do?

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• Why Don't You Trust Me?

  Adriane’s husband Arthur was living in a health region's long-term care facility. Adriane told us she was only allowed to visit him with a security guard present. Why did they make that decision? What could be done?

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• Out of the Blue

  Anne received a letter that said she had been overpaid by the Transitional Employment Allowance Program and would have to pay back over $1,000. She promptly called the Ministry of Social Services to find out why and was told it was too late to appeal.

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• 60 Hours by Bus

  Andy, a retired police officer, was subpoenaed to appear in court, but was not well enough to make the 60-hour bus trip funded by the province. Was there another option?

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• Ease the Pain

  August was prescribed Marinol and medical marijuana to control his back pain, but the Workers’ Compensation Board chose not to pay for its use. Why?

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• Will I be Evicted?

  April received a letter warning her that she could be evicted if there were any more complaints about her – but she didn’t know what the complaints were about. She felt threatened and afraid. What could she do?

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