The federal government is looking to support provinces to find housing and shelter for those experiencing homelessness and address encampment issues across the country.
The funding on offer is $250 million the government announced to address the urgent issue of encampments and unsheltered homelessness in Budget 2024.
While some provinces have signed on to receive additional funding, others have yet to respond including Saskatchewan according to the federal government.
Organizations like Carmichael Outreach in Regina say the need for more funding is dire to support the homeless as organizations resources get stretched even further.
“I can’t say it has to be one level of government. That’s not the answer,” Chrysta Garner, the Carmichael Outreach development coordinator said. “Everyone needs to pitch together, and something needs to be done.”
Garner spoke on the issue in front of a homeless encampment that has been set up outside Carmichael.
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