Saskatchewan Income Support

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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, 2021
• 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, 2021
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• 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, 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.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2021