Ministry Of Social Services

• Former Social Services employee speaks out on working conditions

  Rae Seidel worked as a Child and Caregiver Support Worker until just over a year ago when she decided to leave due to working conditions.

  Canada

  Sep 5
  
• ‘I’m absolutely terrified’: Advocates say changes to Sask. disability benefits concerning

  Disability advocates in Saskatchewan say they have been left in the dark after the government introduced changes to Saskatchewan's disability income program, known as SAID.

  Canada

  Feb 6
  
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• Edmonton approach to homelessness could be coming to Saskatoon

  A support service in Edmonton to help address homelessness could help shape a long term solution in Saskatoon.

  Canada

  May 30, 2024
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• Saskatchewan Party MLA defends his motel charging higher rates for Social Services

  Gary Grewal, a Saskatchewan Party legislature member, is defending his motel after it raised rates for a person on social assistance.

  Politics

  Dec 5, 2023
• Sask. NDP accuses MLA for raising Regina motel rates on social assistance client

  The provincial government responds after accusations from the Sask. NDP regarding ownership and increasing rates for a social assistance client who stayed at the Sunrise Motel.

  Politics

  Nov 15, 2023
• Homelessness and addictions supports announced by Saskatchewan government

  Homelessness supports have been announced by the Saskatchewan government, with investments in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert and Moose Jaw.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2023
• Saskatoon Fire Department report highlights homeless encampments and costs

  The report for 2023 up to June 25 had 290 encampments found by fire inspectors across 44 neighbourhoods in Saskatoon.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2023
• Saskatoon footing the bill on homelessness with ministry slow to act

  A report presented to city council on Tuesday shows that the Saskatoon Fire Department has been using two fire inspectors to reach homeless individuals and address safety issues.

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2023
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• 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 new online application for SAID program

  Saskatchewan's new online system for those who wish to apply for the Saskatchewan Assured Incomes for Disability program is meant to be simple, convenient and accessible.

  Politics

  Feb 16, 2023