Those trying to get Saskatoon's most vulnerable people to safety during the COVID-19 pandemic say the slow response from Saskatchewan's Ministry of Social Services is putting people at risk. Earlier in March, two Essential Service Hubs were established in Saskatoon to help the city's homeless and hard-to-house populations access shelter and other services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The referrals are also being distributed on behalf of Social Services through mobile crisis services and the Salvation Army. Hoeft explained they will continue to work with social services to provide their clients. Mercredi says the COVID-19 pandemic is a public health emergency and should be treated as such.

Source: CBC News March 29, 2020 11:00 UTC