On November 18, Minister of Finance and Humboldt-Watrous MLA Donna Harpauer announced an additional phase of support for workers in care facilities. The Saskatchewan Temporary Wage Supplement Program (STWSP) provides support for workers in long-term care facilities, personal care homes, integrated healthcare facilities and for home care workers. 

The measure will provide $400 a month for two months effective November 19, 2020, for eligible workers regardless of income level. 

“As recently announced by Premier Moe, visitation to all long-term care facilities and personal care homes will be suspended, effective November 19, with the exception of compassionate reasons,” Harpauer said.  “We recognize the increased workload these new measures place on workers tirelessly caring for our seniors. By creating a new phase of the Temporary Wage Supplement Program, our government will ensure that workers who are impacted by these new measures receive the financial assistance that they need.”

The wage supplement will be provided to all workers regardless of full time or part time status. Additional information is available on saskatchewan.ca.