Saskatchewan Income Support
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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
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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
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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
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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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Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations calls on Saskatchewan government to change SIS programThe 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.NewsNov 1, 2021
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Camp Marjorie organizers calling for change to Social Services programCamp Marjorie organizers are calling on the provincial government to take a look at the Saskatchewan Income Support Program, which they say is flawed.CanadaOct 28, 2021
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Rallies call for changes to income assistance, say program putting more at risk of homelessnessRallies were held in Regina and Saskatoon, calling for changes to the new program, claiming it's putting more people at risk of being evicted.CanadaOct 27, 2021
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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.CanadaOct 25, 2021
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