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Though the latest federal budget includes a focus on housing affordability, some Saskatchewan residents and housing advocates say it doesn't meet the mark on solving homelessness and a mounting housing crisis.
The province is contracting with Quint Development Corp. to fund construction job training program Build Up Saskatoon.
Saskatoon landlords and advocates say changes to Saskatchewan's social assistance program are fuelling a worsening homelessness crisis in the city.
Rent arrears are piling up. Homelessness is rising. And affordable housing agencies in Saskatoon are grappling with evictions from people on social assistance.
"I think the closure of the Northwoods was somewhat of a turning point for our community."