The provincial government announced on Wednesday, it’s upping its funding to one of the most pervasive problems in the provinces – homelessness.

It’s adding $20 million in funding over three years to its provincial approach to homelessness (PATH) program, on top of the more than $40 million announced in 2023.

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According to Social Services Minister Terry Jenson, the new money will put $12 million into community-led initiatives, $4 million for up to 40 new shelter spaces, and $4 million for up to 60 new supportive housing spaces as well as more

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