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Found on April 6, 2020 "The Government of Alberta's Emergency Isolation Support program is now closed after successfully distributing about $91.7 million to 79,596 eligible Albertans since the launch of the program – close to double the amount originally allocated."
"On March 18, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced the Emergency Isolation Support program. This was a temporary program to provide one-time funding for working Albertans required to isolate by public health guidelines or who had to take care of a dependent who was ...
... isolating, who also had a significant decrease in income and no other source of compensation during their period of self-isolation."
Program update
The Government of Alberta's Emergency Isolation Support program is now closed after successfully distributing funds to
Program update
The Government of Alberta's Emergency Isolation Support program is now closed after successfully distributing funds to
over 79,596 eligible Albertans since the launch of the program, for a total of approximately $91.7 million, close to double the amount originally allocated. https://www.alberta.ca/emergency-isolation-support.aspx
BUT ...
BUT ...
the application website didn't become active until March 25th.
March 25, 2020
Apply for emergency isolation support now
MyAlberta is now receiving emergency isolation support applications from working Albertans who are self-isolating or
March 25, 2020
Apply for emergency isolation support now
MyAlberta is now receiving emergency isolation support applications from working Albertans who are self-isolating or
who are the sole caregivers for someone in self-isolation. https://www.alberta.ca/news.aspx
That is not even two weeks from application actually opening.
But, ... immediate and ongoing ... website problems ...
That is not even two weeks from application actually opening.
But, ... immediate and ongoing ... website problems ...
By March 26th, the application website was taken offline to deal with 'technical' problems. https://globalnews.ca/video/6739645/alberta-financial-support-applications-temporarily-paused-due-to-high-demand
And the problems continued until the time it was unceremoniously shut down.
If the intent was to limit as many as possible from successfully applying
And the problems continued until the time it was unceremoniously shut down.
If the intent was to limit as many as possible from successfully applying
and actually qualifying, congratulations @jkenney, @Alberta_UCP, you won.
As to the notice about the number of Albertans that were successful in receiving the emergency funds and the amount that is actually paid in benefits, I call for proof.
As to the notice about the number of Albertans that were successful in receiving the emergency funds and the amount that is actually paid in benefits, I call for proof.
This premier and government have repeatedly proven that nothing this premier or government says can be taken at face value. #ableg #abpoli #UCP #AbNDP
