The Government of Saskatchewan says it will spend millions to expand and enhance programming aimed at preventing homelessness and supporting those living on the streets.

Over the next three years, the provincial government said it will spend $20 million on programming to address homelessness. That figure includes $12 million in “predictable multi-year funding” to support municipalities and community led initiatives, $4 million to create up to 40 new spaces at existing emergency shelters and another $4 million to improve supportive housing and trusteeship services, while adding up to 60 new spaces.

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