Regina's homeless population surged 255% since 2015, with Indigenous people disproportionately affected.

Regina's homeless population has soared 255% since 2015, reaching 824 individuals in 2024, up from 232 in 2015. The rise, particularly pronounced among Indigenous people who make up 75% of the homeless despite being only 10% of the population, also highlights issues with substance use and mental health. Nearly half of those surveyed had interacted with foster care, and 23% became homeless shortly after leaving care.

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