Discrimination makes rental accommodations hard to find in Saskatoon, human rights commission hears

Discrimination faced by renters on public assistance in Saskatoon has a human cost, says a new report released by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission.
“Access and Equality for Renters in Receipt of Public Assistance: A Report to Stakeholders,” released May 23, lists issues raised by people seeking rental accommodations in Saskatoon, and by agencies working in the community.
Renters told the commission that high rent costs and low social assistance payments have forced them