REGINA — People with disabilities in Saskatchewan will be getting a cut to their social assistance payments as of Sept. 1.
The Saskatchewan Party government is reducing the amount of payments to help deal with a sharp drop in revenue from non-renewable resources, such as oil and potash.
Peter Gilmer, an advocate with the Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry, says dozens of people on permanent disability are now wondering how they will make ends meet.
Social Services Ministry Donna Harpauer says about 2,700 people will have their benefits reduced.
Harpauer says the province will provide support that could include help with moving costs and advice on managing a budget.
