Nearly 1,500 people in Saskatoon are homeless, according to the latest count

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As Saskatoon's homeless count skyrockets to 1,500, city announces plan for federal funds

A point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness in Saskatoon this fall identified a staggering 1,499 people living without permanent shelter in the city — almost three times the number found two years ago.

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Nearly 1,500 people in Saskatoon are homeless, according to the latest count

Nearly 1,500 people in Saskatoon are homeless, according to the latest point-in-time (PiT) Count conducted by the city and outside partners.

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Number of homeless people counted in Saskatoon nearly triples

The point-in-time count, conducted by volunteers on Oct. 8, identified 1,499 people experiencing homelessness that day. That's nearly three times higher than the last count, two years ago, which identified 550.

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Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in January or February 2025 there will be “a new strategy” for homeless people.

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STC chief calls for immediate action to address rise of homelessness in Saskatoon

The Chief of the Saskatoon Tribal Council is calling for immediate action to address homelessness in Saskatoon. A Point-in Time homelessness count was conducted in the city in October. The shocking results of that count were released on Thursday showing Saskatoon as having 1,500 people experiencing homelessness. Just under 600 people were counted in 2022 showing a homeless population today two and a half times greater than two years ago. At a pr…

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Significant rise in Saskatoon homelessness: 2024 Point in Time count shows

The 2024 Point-in-Time Count has identified 1,499 individuals in Saskatoon experiencing homelessness. The count offers a “snapshot” of individuals and families residing in emergency shelters, transitional housing, unsheltered locations including encampments, systems, and experiencing hidden homelessness.