Who should I contact first for a concern about conversion therapy in a Regina health facility?

Start with the Saskatchewan Health Authority patient-relations or the facility's feedback office; you can also file complaints with the relevant professional regulator or contact police if it appears criminal.

Will my complaint be confidential?

Agencies and regulators generally treat complaints confidentially during intake and investigation to the extent permitted by law, but some information may be disclosed as required for investigation or legal processes.

Is conversion therapy illegal in Canada?

Federal law includes criminal prohibitions related to conversion therapy; provincial regulators and institutions also use professional-conduct rules and facility policies to address such practices.

Report Conversion Therapy Concerns in Regina Health Services

Civil Rights and Equity Saskatchewan 4 Minutes Read · published May 24, 2026

In Regina, Saskatchewan, anyone who suspects conversion therapy has occurred or is being offered within health services should report the concern promptly to the responsible authorities. This guide explains who enforces complaints, how to preserve evidence, the pathways for reporting to health administrators, professional regulators, or police, and what to expect after you file a report.

Penalties & Enforcement

There is no single Regina bylaw that governs conversion therapy in health settings; enforcement typically follows provincial regulatory processes for health professionals, facility complaint procedures, human-rights or criminal law where applicable. Fine amounts and specific monetary penalties for conversion-therapy practices are not specified on the Saskatchewan Health Authority complaint page cited below.^[1]

Enforcers: Saskatchewan Health Authority for facility-level complaints; professional regulatory bodies (physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists) for professional misconduct; police for possible criminal offences.
Complaint intake: facility patient-relations or feedback office, regulator complaint units, or local police services depending on the concern.
Monetary fines: not specified on the cited page for facility complaints; professional sanctions (reprimand, suspension, licence revocation) vary by regulator and are described on regulator sites.
Escalation: complaints may lead to internal orders, professional discipline hearings, or criminal charges—escalation timelines and repeat-offence penalties are not specified on the cited page.
Non-monetary sanctions: administrative orders, directives to cease practice, licence conditions, mandatory training, or referral to courts for enforcement.

Report promptly; delays can affect evidence and review options.

Applications & Forms

The Saskatchewan Health Authority accepts feedback and formal complaints through its patient experience channels; the SHA page lists how to submit feedback or a formal complaint, and links to facility-specific contacts and online forms where available.^[1] Professional regulators publish complaint forms and guidance on their own sites; if no form is available, regulators typically accept written complaints by mail or secure online submission.

How to Report within Regina Health Services

Follow these concrete steps when reporting a concern inside a Regina health setting:

Preserve records: keep dates, names, communications, written materials, and any electronic messages or advertisements.
File a facility complaint with the Saskatchewan Health Authority patient-relations or the specific hospital/clinic administration.
Submit a complaint to the relevant professional regulator (physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker) if a regulated professional is involved.
If the conduct appears criminal (coercion, assault, advertising illegal services), contact Regina Police Service to report possible criminal offences.

You may use multiple reporting routes at once—facility feedback, regulator complaint, and police report if warranted.

Investigation, Appeals, and Time Limits

Investigations vary by enforcing body. Facility reviews usually acknowledge receipt and outline next steps; professional regulators may screen complaints, investigate, and, if warranted, hold hearings. Where specific statutory time limits or appeal windows are not published on the SHA complaint page they are described by each regulator or in governing statutes; consult the regulator for exact timelines.^[1]

Acknowledgement timelines: facilities typically acknowledge receipt in writing; specific timeframes are not specified on the cited SHA page.
Appeals/reviews: professional-discipline decisions often permit internal review and judicial review in court within legislated limits set by the regulator or statute.
Defences/discretion: regulators may consider mitigating factors, practitioner intent, or documented consent; specific defences depend on regulator rules and are not specified on the cited SHA page.

Common Violations

Offering “conversion therapy” services or counselling in health facilities without informed consent.
Use of coercion or harmful practices targeting sexual orientation or gender identity.
Advertising or referral to conversion practices by health professionals.

If you or someone is in immediate danger, call emergency services first.

FAQ

Who should I contact first for a concern about conversion therapy in a Regina health facility?: Start with the Saskatchewan Health Authority patient-relations or the facility's feedback office; you can also file complaints with the relevant professional regulator or contact police if it appears criminal.
Will my complaint be confidential?: Agencies and regulators generally treat complaints confidentially during intake and investigation to the extent permitted by law, but some information may be disclosed as required for investigation or legal processes.
Is conversion therapy illegal in Canada?: Federal law includes criminal prohibitions related to conversion therapy; provincial regulators and institutions also use professional-conduct rules and facility policies to address such practices.

How-To

Document the incident: collect dates, names, written materials, audio or screenshots.
Report to the facility patient-relations or complaint office and request a formal review.
File a complaint with the relevant professional regulator for the practitioner involved.
If you believe a crime occurred, contact Regina Police Service to make a report.
Keep copies of all correspondence and track dates of submissions and responses.

Key Takeaways

Use multiple reporting routes—facility feedback, regulator complaint, and police—when appropriate.
Preserve evidence promptly; it helps investigations and reviews.
Contact the Saskatchewan Health Authority patient-relations for facility-level concerns.