Opposition Leader Carla Beck says Saskatchewan has the highest rate of mortgage arrears in the country—at four times the national average.

During a news conference on Monday, the NDP highlighted the story of Jennifer Fuller, who was evicted after her landlord defaulted on her mortgage this fall.

Leader Carla Beck says an affordable housing strategy is needed to help those who are struggling to keep a roof over their head. She says a comprehensive housing strategy is needed as well as rolling back SaskPower and SaskEnergy rate increases and suspending the provincial gas tax.