Saskatoon city councillors fed up with lack of long-term homelessness solutions – Saskatoon [Video]

Saskatoon city councillors called out the Saskatchewan government for dragging its feet on the new permanent shelter location during a governance committee meeting Wednesday.

Several councillors wondered why a shelter location has not yet been chosen, including Coun. Robert Pearce and Mayor Cynthia Block.

“”It really bothers me that we keep dragging our feet on this and it’s not necessarily the city’s fault,” said Pearce. “The province has this responsibility; they need to step up.”

“We’re not doing what we need to do to support people who are unhoused in our city,” said Mayor Cynthia Block.

City administration told council the majority of available sites have been deemed unsuitable for various reasons, including cost, being too close to schools, or incompatible zoning.

The search has included both existing buildings and vacant sites which could accommodate a new build.

Two locations are currently being considered for a permanent shelter site, and …