Sis

• Over 60 per cent of Sask. income support calls unanswered by ministry: auditor’s report

  Provincial Auditor Tara Clemett said the Ministry of Social Services needs to provide more access to potential Saskatchewan income support (SIS) clients to apply for benefits.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023
  
• Legislature hears more complaints about Saskatchewan Income Support

  A client told reporters he has less money to spend on necessities on SIS than he did on Saskatchewan's previous program, and that he's now received an eviction notice at his home.

  Canada

  May 12, 2022
  
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• Housing advocates march through Regina demanding increase to social assistance rates

  Organizers maintain rates paid out by the Saskatchewan Income Support program are insufficient, and that its payment system needs restructuring.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2022
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• Call Social Services Minister Carr if in need of shelter, poster campaign urges

  The posters come after Social Services Minister Lori Carr told the NDP's Nicole Sarauer to contact her if she heard from anyone struggling to find shelter while fleeing violence.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2022
• Saskatoon to hold emergency meeting Thursday to discuss temporary emergency shelter

  An emergency Saskatoon city council meeting is being held at 8 a.m. Thursday to discuss approving the emergency shelter downtown.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2021
• Camp Hope volunteers throw 12-year-old boy surprise birthday party

  Alijah Kay received a second chance to celebrate his special day.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2021
• Winter blast hits Regina’s ‘Camp Hope’ tent city as move indoors not finalized

  Plans are underway to move Camp Hope indoors. But while the city of Regina has confirmed it signed a lease, location and move-in date are still to be disclosed.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2021
• Camp Marjorie organizers calling for change to Social Services program

  Camp Marjorie organizers are calling on the provincial government to take a look at the Saskatchewan Income Support Program, which they say is flawed.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2021
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• Camp Marjorie resident suffers fatal overdose

  One of the residents of Camp Marjorie suffered a fatal overdose on Tuesday morning. Camp volunteers are calling on the provincial government to act now.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2021
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• Rallies call for changes to income assistance, say program putting more at risk of homelessness

  Rallies were held in Regina and Saskatoon, calling for changes to the new program, claiming it's putting more people at risk of being evicted.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2021