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Behind the Headlines: Social Services Minister responds to hiked motel bill

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Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky explains the ministry aims for good deals on hotel rooms but must also balance people's need for shelter. The response came Wednesday after it was revealed that a Regina motel, owned by a Sask. Party MLA, hiked its room rate when the ministry took over a client’s bill.

16 Nov 2023 English Canada News

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