Saskatchewan Income Support

• 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
• 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
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• Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations calls on Saskatchewan government to change SIS program

  The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is calling on the Saskatchewan Social Services Minister to change the SIS program that had led to the formation of Camp Marjorie.

  News

  Nov 1
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• 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
• 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
• Regina tent city, ‘Camp Marjorie,’ meets with social services minister

  'Camp Marjorie' organizers met with Saskatchewan's social services minister to discuss solutions for those affected by the SIS program.

  Canada

  Oct 25
• Saskatchewan opposition calls for income support program suspension, new housing strategy

  The Saskatchewan NDP says the province's income support program is driving evictions and homelessness in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Oct 12
• Outhouse to be delivered to Regina’s Core Community Park as tent city grows

  Carmichael Outreach is among the organizations seeking resources like tents, fencing, porta potties and heaters to set up a central location for the homeless in Regina to gather.

  Canada

  Oct 12
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• ‘How arrogant’: Anti-poverty advocates slam Sask. Income Support program

  Several anti-poverty advocates came together Thursday to express concern over the Saskatchewan Income Support program.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2019