“In our experience, and from what I’m able to hear, I’m not aware of one case where someone has been put back onto direct payments.\u0022
it would directly pay landlords and utility providers on behalf of Saskatchewan Income Support clients who were at risk of homelessnessQuint Development Corporation executive director Len Usiskin said he still hasn’t been able to arrange direct payments for clients who need it.
The ministry did not make an official available for an interview, but said staff worked with “hundreds of clients” to identify their needs and that more than 150 are now benefitting from direct payments. “Because of the amount of individuals still being evicted to this day, there are still gaps in services. There are still people falling through the cracks. I think more can be done,” she said.“I have heard from members and stakeholders in the rental housing industry that it was an arduous and often unsuccessful process to get high needs clients on direct payments since it was announced in November,” said Saskatchewan Landlord Association CEO Cameron Choquette.
“This makes sure they have accommodation. That’s the most important thing — they have a place to live,” Regamey said.
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