Saskatchewan Income Support
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Stigma insurmountable for Saskatchewan income assistance clients seeking place to liveTwo Regina women living on social assistance say they've experienced discrimination from those renting properties because they are SIS and SAID clients.CanadaJan 17
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Over 60 per cent of Sask. income support calls unanswered by ministry: auditor’s reportProvincial 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.CanadaJun 6, 2023
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Sask. government announces slight increase in benefits for SAID, SIS clientsIn the 2023-24 budget, the Saskatchewan government announced a slight increase in benefits for SIS and SAID clients.PoliticsMar 22, 2023
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Saskatchewan mayors call for provincial government to review affordable housing programsDuring a recent City Mayors' Caucus, concerns were discussed of the province's Saskatchewan Income Support and the Social Housing Program.PoliticsNov 25, 2022
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Legislature hears more complaints about Saskatchewan Income SupportA 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.CanadaMay 12, 2022
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Housing advocates march through Regina demanding increase to social assistance ratesOrganizers maintain rates paid out by the Saskatchewan Income Support program are insufficient, and that its payment system needs restructuring.CanadaApr 4, 2022
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Call Social Services Minister Carr if in need of shelter, poster campaign urgesThe 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.CanadaMar 24, 2022
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Saskatoon to hold emergency meeting Thursday to discuss temporary emergency shelterAn emergency Saskatoon city council meeting is being held at 8 a.m. Thursday to discuss approving the emergency shelter downtown.CanadaDec 7, 2021
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Support for high-needs Saskatchewan Income Support clients increasingSupport for Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) clients with complex challenges or at risk of homelessness is being increased, according to the provincial government.CanadaNov 12, 2021
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Temporary shelter necessary to help Saskatoon’s homeless, but long-term solutions needed: advocatesThe 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.CanadaNov 8, 2021
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