2002 Framework Agreement:
The 2002 Framework Agreement outlines the process whereby
the FSIN and the provincial government agree to work together in establishing
and overseeing gaming activities. Part 3 of the Framework Agreement drives
the SIGA Casino Operating Agreement and Part 10 drives the SIGL
(IGR) Regulatory Agreement. Part 10 of the Framework Agreement
states that SIGL (IGR) will be recognized as a duly authorized licensing
authority and that licensing & regulation of charitable gaming in
Saskatchewan on and off reserve shall be consistent, taking into consideration
the unique circumstances on-reserve.
SIGL Regulatory Agreement: This agreement outlines the three phases of which IGR will begin
licensing & regulating charitable gaming on reserves. The
SIGL Regulatory Agreement, as per Part 10 of the 2002
Framework Agreement, states that SLGA & IGR (then SIGL) shall
outline the process by which the capacity building and delegation of licensing
& regulatory authority over gaming functions will be undertaken and
implemented.
Licensing Agreement: As provided for in the 2002 Framework Agreement (signed between
FSIN and the government of Saskatchewan) and the SIGL Regulatory Agreement
(Article 2.01), as a first step in achieving full jurisdiction over gaming
activities on-reserve. Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Licensing (SIGL - now
IGR) and Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) have entered
into a further agreement, the Licensing Agreement.
On March 9, 2007, the Licensing Agreement was signed between Indigenous
Gaming Regulators (IGR) and the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority
(SLGA). In accordance with this agreement, IGR will be an entity specified
pursuant to paragraph 207 (1)(b) of the Criminal Code, as the exclusive
authority to lawfully license and regulate all on-reserve charitable lottery
schemes in the province effective April 2, 2007. Charitable gaming includes
Bingo, Breakopen (Nevadas), Raffles, and most recently included were Monte
Carlo and Texas Hold’em Poker Tournaments.
The Licensing Agreement defines the scope of responsibility and level
of authority that IGR will exercise in the licensing and regulation of
on-reserve charitable gaming and SIGA Casino(s) table games. Attached
to the Licensing Agreement are all relevant terms and conditions for charitable
gaming schemes and casino table games, relevant policies and documents.
The Licensing Agreement (and its attachments) govern the relationship
between IGR and SLGA, outlines the specific roles/responsibilities and
the authority of IGR, and details requirements that licensees must abide
by.