Ministerial Statement (19 November 2025)

From Hansard (19 November 2025)

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Government Expands Funding for Homelessness Services

Hon. Terry Jenson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m pleased to rise today to share the announcement that I made earlier today regarding our government’s expansion of the provincial approach to homelessness, also known as PATH.

Mr. Speaker, the Government of Saskatchewan is investing up to an additional $20 million over three years to expand programs and enhance support services for individuals experiencing homelessness. This additional investment, Mr. Speaker, will build on programs and services that are already in place to provide multi-year funding for community-led responses to homelessness, expand emergency shelter capacity, and support transitions to supportive housing.

Mr. Speaker, PATH has provided a foundation to collaborate and seek new solutions to the complex issue of homelessness with all levels of government and Indigenous and community partners. Mr. Speaker, it was ongoing discussions with our partners that led to the areas being chosen for this additional investment, and a focus on supporting services and initiatives that are demonstrating progress and having a positive impact.

The additional funding of up to $20 million over three years will expand homelessness services by providing predictable multi-year funding to municipalities to provide community-led priorities and strategies. It will create up to 40 new emergency shelter spaces at existing shelters, based on demonstrated need, and it will create up to 60 new supportive housing spaces and add more trusteeship services to support individuals to transition to supportive housing.

Mr. Speaker, our government has invested more than $98 million in homelessness services since the foundational PATH investment was announced in 2023. We look forward to continuing to partner with service providers, our municipal and federal counterparts, and with Indigenous and community organizations to help those in need achieve a better quality of life.

Mr. Speaker, as we advance this work with our partners, our government remains firmly committed to ensuring that Saskatchewan people are safe and secure. We are engaging closely with our partners to finalize the programs and services that will be expanded across the province. By strengthening supports and expanding services through PATH, we are helping people in need build stability, opportunity, and a better quality of life. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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