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In Saskatchewan, an elderly person can sign an agreement with another person whereby the person will help the elderly person make decisions. The person selected to give that help is called a co-decision-maker. This is because he or she will help the elderly relative make his or her own decisions as much as possible, rather than stepping in to make all decisions.

The person selected can be a personal co-decision-maker who can assist with health and personal decisions. The person’s job is roughly equivalent to that of a guardian. He or she may also be a property co-decision-maker who can assist with decisions respecting finances and property. This job is roughly equivalent to that of a trustee.

As with the British Columbia Representation Agreements discussed above, the Saskatchewan co-decision-making agreements are specifically allowed by law to avoid the need for guardians and trustees to be appointed by the courts. The agreements allow the elderly relative to maintain some control over decisions that affect him or her.