Question Period (26 November 2024)

From Hansard (26 November 2024)

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Provision of Shelter Spaces

Brent Blakley: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, two massive snowstorms hit our province in the last week. Winter is here, and so is the extreme cold that comes with it. We need a cold-weather strategy. We can’t wait for the first freezing death of the year to act, Mr. Speaker.

Last week, along with my colleagues from Saskatoon Centre and Saskatoon Westview, I wrote to the Minister of Social Services calling for action. Will the minister open further emergency shelter space to provide safe refuge for people who are without a home over these winter months?

Hon. Terry Jenson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Ministry of Social Services continues to work alongside community-based organizations and as well as other levels of government to keep people safe year-round, including additional supports during the winter months.

This winter the Ministry of Social Services is providing $750,000 to support the cities of Saskatoon, Regina, and Prince Albert in providing warming spaces for those in need. Additionally there are services available in communities across Saskatchewan, even in areas without formal cold-weather strategies. These strategies are led by local communities, and our government works in collaboration with them to confirm the availability of space, food, and other supports. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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