The Government of Saskatchewan needs to act faster to help Saskatoon’s homeless and vulnerable populations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the city. “This is a matter of hours, not days,” said Mayor Charlie Clark during a virtual press conference Wednesday afternoon.
Clark is calling on the province to make creating a plan to help this population their top priority. “We are lacking action,” he said. “We are lacking clear and adequate funding commitments and the implementation of easily accessible systems to help house the homeless, to help provide testing and food and the supports to people who are vulnerable.” On Monday, Clark sent a letter to Premier Scott Moe calling for a number of initiatives.