SASKATCHEWAN PREPARES TO WELCOME MORE UKAINIAN CITIZENS
Preparations are now underway to welcome a second humanitarian flight from Ukraine to Saskatchewan. The flight is tentatively scheduled to arrive in Saskatchewan on August 10, 2022, bringing approximately 230 additional Ukrainian citizens to the province.
"A number of community groups, organizations and individuals continue to help Ukrainian families settle into our province," Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. "Support for this important work has been awe inspiring, and we can't thank the people of Saskatchewan enough for the generosity and kindness they've shown toward Ukrainian citizens."
Saskatchewan Prepares to Welcome More Ukrainian Citizens | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan
GOVERNMENT INCREASES SENIORS INCOME PLAN BENEFITS
For the second year in a row, the maximum monthly benefit provided through the Seniors Income Plan (SIP) will increase by $30 per month.
"Our government is following through on our commitment to make life more affordable for Saskatchewan seniors," Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky said. "This investment in the Seniors Income Plan will help seniors across the province participate in their communities while living more comfortably and securely."
The maximum SIP benefit will increase from $300 per month to $330 per month for singles and from $265 per month to $295 per month for each pensioner in a married, two-pensioner household, for a total of $590 per month.
Government Increases Seniors Income Plan Benefits | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan
SASKATCHEWAN CELEBRATES STUDENT AMBASSADORS
August 2, the Government of Saskatchewan recognized 160 post-secondary students who have completed the Saskatchewan Student Ambassador Program. The program is part of the new International Education Strategy and provides students studying abroad and international students studying in Saskatchewan with specialized training to become global citizens and ambassadors of the province.
A total of 137 international students and 23 Saskatchewan students have completed the program since it launched on March 28, 2022.
"The Saskatchewan Student Ambassador Program is a unique opportunity that prepares post-secondary students to represent Saskatchewan across the world and brings the world to Saskatchewan," Advanced Education Minister Gordon S. Wyant said. "This program will help us continue to build international relationships and partnerships and enhance global opportunities and experiences for both Saskatchewan and international students."
Saskatchewan Celebrates Student Ambassadors | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan
