The Legislative Assembly, which is our province's parliament, plays a vital role in the life of every citizen in Saskatchewan. Every person is bound by ... See more the laws passed by the Members of the Assembly and there is no higher authority that is able to amend a statute. In essence, government power must be exercised through the Legislative Assembly and all laws must be introduced in the Assembly by a Member elected by the people. Therefore, Saskatchewan citizens have an important role to play in their province's development: indeed, it is their democratic right to elect a new Legislative Assembly at least every five years. An understanding of parliament and how it works, both in terms of its role and processes, would make one of our most basic institutions more relevant to everybody.