Saskatchewan Income Support

• Stigma insurmountable for Saskatchewan income assistance clients seeking place to live

  Two Regina women living on social assistance say they've experienced discrimination from those renting properties because they are SIS and SAID clients.

  Canada

  Jan 17
  
• 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
  
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• Sask. government announces slight increase in benefits for SAID, SIS clients

  In the 2023-24 budget, the Saskatchewan government announced a slight increase in benefits for SIS and SAID clients.

  Politics

  Mar 22, 2023
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• Saskatchewan mayors call for provincial government to review affordable housing programs

  During a recent City Mayors' Caucus, concerns were discussed of the province's Saskatchewan Income Support and the Social Housing Program.

  Politics

  Nov 25, 2022
• 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
• 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
• 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
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• Support for high-needs Saskatchewan Income Support clients increasing

  Support for Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) clients with complex challenges or at risk of homelessness is being increased, according to the provincial government.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2021
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• Temporary shelter necessary to help Saskatoon’s homeless, but long-term solutions needed: advocates

  The Saskatoon Tribal Council plans to open a shelter at the beginning of December. But first, the city needs to change current zoning bylaws so the shelter can open and operate.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2021