Stronger carbon monoxide alarm requirements for all multi-unit residential buildings in Saskatchewan take effect Nov. 1, under new provincial legislation known as Henry’s Law.
Read more: Lloydminster marks 30 years of Xilinhot ties
The law requires CO alarms in every residential suite within a multi-unit building, regardless of whether the unit is located near a fuel-burning appliance, according to the Government of Saskatchewan.
Why the law changed
Saskatchewan brought in some of the country’s strongest CO alarm rules in 2022, and officials say Henry’s Law builds on those standards. The province says the legislation followed the death of 11-year-old Henry Losco in December 2025, which prompted calls for broader protections in rental and condo buildings.
“Henry’s Law is about preventing future tragedies and ensuring Saskatchewan residents have the protection they need from the dangers of carbon monoxide in their homes,” said Eric Schmalz, minister of Government Relations.
“With the implementation date just days away, residents, landlords and property owners must ensure their buildings meet the new standards before Nov. 1.”
Schmalz said the province is “grateful to Henry’s family for their courage and advocacy in support of these important changes.”
Family pushed for stronger protections
Henry Losco’s mother, Marina Hills, has spoken publicly about the dangers of carbon monoxide since her son’s death.
“Safety starts at home,” Hills said. “You need to talk to your children about carbon monoxide so they know that it is impossible to detect without an alarm. You do not know it’s there until it’s too late.”
Carbon monoxide cannot be seen, smelled or tasted, and the province says a working alarm provides the only reliable early warning of dangerous levels in a home.
What landlords and property owners need to do
The accommodation and hospitality sector says it has been preparing members for the change ahead of the deadline.
“The Saskatchewan accommodation industry fully supports the intent of Henry’s Law and shares the province’s commitment to protecting guests and employees,” said Jim Bence, president and CEO of Hospitality Saskatchewan. “We have taken every step to ensure our membership understands what Henry’s Law means to them and how they can effectively comply with the new changes.”
Landlords and property owners managing multi-unit buildings — including those covered by recent provincial housing policy changes — are required to have compliant alarms installed before Nov. 1. The requirement was passed into law during a recent sitting of the Saskatchewan legislature.
More information on the new requirements, including installation and compliance details, is available at henryslaw.ca.
Read more: Witness Blanket exhibit opens at Lloydminster Museum Nov. 1
