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Housing & Homelessness platforms

Here's what the candidates in Saskatoon Southeast, and their parties, are promising.

Home purchases and ownership

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We don't have any Sask United policies on Home purchases and ownership.

Sask Party

  • Increase the First-Time Homebuyers Tax Credit from $10K to $14K, increasing the benefit from $1,050 to $1,575
  • Allow people to claim up to $4,000/year in home renovation expenses for a $420 tax credit, with an additional amount for seniors

    "The Saskatchewan Home Renovation Tax Credit will allow individuals and families to claim up to $4,000 annually in home renovation expenses, for savings up to $420 per year. Seniors will be able to claim an additional $1,000 in expenses, for savings up to $525 per year." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

We don't have any NDP policies on Home purchases and ownership.

Homeless services

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Sask United

  • Provide specialised training for healthcare workers regarding the relationship between mental health and homelessness

    "We will provide specialized training for healthcare providers to help them recognize and address the com- plex intersection of mental health and homelessness, ensuring that individuals receive comprehensive and empathetic care. Additionally, a strategic recruitment initiative will be launched to attract psychiatrists and mental health professionals to the province, offering incentives such as relocation assistance, education debt payment and competitive salaries." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Work with community organisations, not-for-profits, & mental health professionals to address addiction, homelessness, & mental health issues

    "We believe in partnering with community organizations, not-for-profits, and mental health professionals to address addictions, homelessness, and mental health issues. This collaborative approach is crucial for creating an effective and compassionate support system for those most in need. These groups offer in- valuable, on the ground knowledge and expertise. By integrating existing services and resources, we aim to create pathways to ensure that individuals receive comprehensive care tailored to their circumstances. We will work with experts in the community to foster a collaborative environment that prioritizes long term solutions and stability." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

Sask Party

  • Expand Complex Needs Emergency Shelter facilities to more communities
We don't have any NDP policies on Homeless services.

Public housing

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We don't have any Sask United policies on Public housing.
We don't have any Sask Party policies on Public housing.

NDP

  • Make very vacant government-owned housing unit available for families within four years

Rental housing

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We don't have any Sask United policies on Rental housing.
We don't have any Sask Party policies on Rental housing.

NDP

  • Limit how often and by how much landlords can increase rents

    "Pass a Landlord and Tenant Rent Protection Act to protect renters, help them keep a roof over their heads and limit how often and how much rents can increase." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

  • Reverse changes to the Income Support programme and restore the direct payment of rent and utilities