Question Period (19 March 2025)

From Hansard (19 March 2025)

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Addressing Homelessness

Brent Blakley: — Mr. Speaker, year after year this government has chosen to ignore the homelessness crisis in the province. The result, Mr. Speaker, the homelessness crisis is impacting every city, big or small, in this province. The number of homeless in Saskatoon has tripled. It has doubled in Regina and Prince Albert, and more visible than ever in communities like Moose Jaw and Yorkton.

Will this government finally admit that they have it wrong and work with those on the front lines — many of whom are here today — to end the homelessness crisis we see in every Saskatchewan community?

Hon. Terry Jenson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this government has a plan for homelessness. It’s called the provincial approach to homelessness. It’s a $40.2 million two-year plan, and we’re in the midst of that right now.

As minister I’ve spent many weeks, many months now since becoming minister, meeting with different cities, different municipal leaders in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Lloydminster. I’ve been working with those cities, collaborating with them to ensure that we are looking after the issue of homelessness.

We are providing shelter where it’s needed, and to that end that work will continue through the year as we keep going with our provincial approach to homelessness. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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