SASKATOON – Delivery of thousands of social assistance benefit cheques in Saskatchewan may be late.
Canada Post has advised the Ministry of Social Services that delivery of up to 12,500 cheques for March may be delayed.
That includes cheques for the Saskatchewan Assistance Program, Transitional Employment Allowance and the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability program.
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The majority of the affect recipients are expected to receive their cheques today, with the remainder one or two business days later.
Delays are expected to be minimal for those in major urban centres.
The delay does not affect those who receive payments through direct deposit.
Staff at the ministry have been contacting housing authorities, SaskPower and SaskEnergy on behalf of those affected to notify them of the delay.
Officials say anyone impacted by the delay and needing emergency funds should contact their income assistance worker or assured income specialist or call 1-866-221-5200.
The ministry has contacted Canada Post to discuss timely notification of potential delays to avoid delivery disruptions in the future.
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