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Income assistance clients in Saskatchewan are seeing a boost in their monthly benefits starting this May, following the Government of Saskatchewan’s announcement in the 2025–26 provincial budget. An $11 million investment will increase basic benefits by two per cent for individuals receiving support through the Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) and Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) programs.
"This year's budget is investing in income assistance programs to help make life more affordable for individuals, families, and seniors," Social Services Minister Terry Jenson said. "Saskatchewan Income assistance benefits are among the highest in Canada, and this year's increases will provide even more support to help people meet their basic needs as they work to become more self-sufficient to the best of their abilities."
For SIS clients, this marks the fourth consecutive year of increased monthly support. A $6 million investment will raise both the Adult Basic Benefit and Shelter Benefit, with total monthly increases of up to $40.
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SAID clients will also receive a boost for the third year in a row. A $5 million investment will increase living income benefits by up to $40 per month. Additionally, the province has earmarked $500,000 to raise SAID annual earned income exemptions by $1,000. This change will allow clients to earn more through employment before their benefits are affected.
These increases are part of a broader set of affordability measures introduced in the 2025–26 budget. Other initiatives include doubling the Active Families Benefit, expanding basic tax credits, and implementing a five per cent annual increase to the Saskatchewan Low-Income Tax Credit over the next four years.
Since 2007, Saskatchewan’s investment in income assistance programs has grown by $356.5 million, a 116 per cent increase aimed at strengthening support for the province’s most vulnerable residents.