Greatest concern of homelessness in Saskatchewan and Manitoba
According to a report released today by the Salvation Army, approximately one in nine Canadians say they have either experienced homelessness or have come close to experiencing homelessness at some point in their life. The report titled, “Poverty shouldn’t be a life sentence” is based on responses to a telephone survey conducted in late 2009 that involved 1000 Canadians. “Respondents in Manitoba and Saskatchewan reported the highest rate, with one in five (20%) respondents voicing concern about homelessness,” the report says.
The Salvation Army maintains that homelessness is on the rise across the country as a result of the recession. Of course, a number of factors contribute to the growing problem to homelessness. An inability to find affordable housing was a contributing factor in up to sixty percent of instances of homelessness.
Read the report here.
Norm Fisher
Royal LePage Saskatoon Real Estate
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May 4th, 2010 at 6:49 PM
“The Salvation Army maintains that homelessness is on the rise across the country as a result of the recession” interesting, as Manitoba is the one province with arguably better job prospects, similar to lower unemployment, and significantly more affordable housing/lower housing prices and rent than Sask, Alberta or BC.
May 4th, 2010 at 7:26 PM
Nick,
I expect that it’s no coincidence that Saskatchewan and Manitoba also have the highest populations of First Nations people (as a percentage) in Canada. Unfortunately, the social challenges that native Canadians live with make them far more likely to be living in poverty.
The Reality for First Nations in Canada: AFN
May 6th, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Where’s Gormley to straighten out these Saskatchewhiners?!
May 8th, 2010 at 1:16 PM
Interesting, on the news the other night, Manitoba’s unemployment rate went down in April, now Manitoba has usurped Sask for lowest unemployment rate in Canada. Interesting as well, since Winnipeg is a lot cheaper for housing than Saskatoon
May 8th, 2010 at 6:27 PM
Nick,
I can’t speak for everyone in Saskatchewan but I can say that I am very happy for Manitoba.
May 21st, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Things seem okay here in Manitoba. We’re starting to feel the lash as bubble madness tries to break in from the West.
This October will be telltale if we manage to get rid of Sam Katz, our mayor.
If Judy gets in, it will be a solid turnaround in all the self destructive policies at city hall.
I’ve been told my home has increased in value since I bought it (three years ago already?!), although I don’t feel like the perceived values of homes in Winnipeg are realistic should one actually try to sell.
Hard to tell without my own personal Norm for Winnipeg!
Doesn’t much matter my wife and I actually live in our home. I found out a few weeks ago, I pay less than people pay to rent a smaller space. Which is ironic considering we just had some crybabies on the radio a few days ago mewling about wanting less rent control.
*smashes face on desk*
May 21st, 2010 at 3:56 PM
Hey Alex,
Nice to hear from you.
I had heard stories of multiple offers out your way late last year. I’m not sure how accurate these stories are but I’m guessing there have been some increases with that kind of activity. My brother and his wife are building a new home in Winnipeg. I’ve just learned that their current property sold very quickly.