SAC-Saskatchewan Advocacy Workshop 2025

Presented By Jennifer Cameron-Turley, M.Sc., S-LP(C), Reg. SK 

This workshop aims to foster grassroots advocacy capacity among SAC-Saskatchewan members and empower them to initiate and lead advocacy efforts in their respective settings, drawing on their specialized knowledge of these areas. The collective voices of passionate and driven members can create meaningful change on a larger scale.

This presentation provides an introductory analysis of Saskatchewan’s political landscape, the various government and non-government institutions that affect the professions of speech-language pathology, audiology and communication health assistants, and how to get involved in advocacy efforts to create change.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, attendees will:

  • understand the Saskatchewan political and governmental landscape as it relates to SAC’s provincial advocacy priorities and member professions; and
  • leave with tools and knowledge to engage effectively in direct advocacy and connect with decision makers.

 Participants will gain:

  • best practices for grassroots advocacy and ensuring continued focus on key issues ;
  • the knowledge, tools, and confidence to navigate the political landscape in Saskatchewan; and
  • an understanding of which levels and facets of government affect their profession.

Access to SAC webinars and webcasts is an exclusive benefit of SAC membership.

Jennifer Cameron-Turley, M.Sc., S-LP(C), Reg. SK 

Jennifer Cameron-Turley received her B.A. with distinction in Psychology in 1999 at the University of Victoria and her M.Sc. in Speech-Language Pathology in 2002 at the University of British Columbia.   

She was employed in the public sector as a senior speech-language pathologist at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon and has worked in Saskatchewan since 2007. Prior to this, she worked as an acute care S-LP at Vancouver General Hospital for several years.  

Jennifer has been active in governance and advocacy activities throughout her career. She served as President of my provincial regulatory body, SASLPA, in 2011-2012 and served as Chair of the Board of Directors of the national professional association, Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC), in 2021. She is currently working as Provincial Advocacy Manager for Saskatchewan and Interim Director of Speech-Language Pathology and Communication Health Assistants, and owns a mobile FEES practice.

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