Bill would let Saskatchewan tap TFSAs to collect unpaid child support

Saskatchewan introduced a bill on Nov. 4 that would let its Maintenance Enforcement Office take money from tax-free savings accounts to recover overdue child and spousal support. The Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Amendment Act, 2026 would also allow annual default fees on delinquent accounts, fees for payments returned for insufficient funds, and access to certain variable annuity payments. Similar future federal savings products could be added. The office, which already garnishes wages, seizes bank funds and suspends licences and passports, manages more than 7,000 files and has collected over $33 million this year. The changes take effect only if passed.