– people who lost their job
– people who are sick, quarantined, or taking care of someone who is sick with COVID-19,
– parents who have to stay home without pay to take care of kids who are home because schools are closed
– contract workers & self-employed Canadians
Eligibility
Working Alberta adults who have experienced total or significant loss of income as a result of having to self-isolate or care for a dependent who is self-isolating can apply for emergency isolation support payments if:
- They have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
- They are caring for a dependent who is self-isolating.
- They have otherwise been directed by health authorities to self-isolate.
- They are not receiving compensation from any other source.
The application, along with full eligibility criteria, is available at alberta.ca.
Once their eligibility has been confirmed, Albertans will be asked to create a verified MyAlberta Digital ID, which is required to complete the application. As part of the verification process, information from the applicant’s Alberta driver’s licence or ID card is used to confirm their identity by matching the information on the card to the government’s motor vehicles database. Once their identity is confirmed, Albertans can complete the emergency isolation support application.
Qualifying applicants will receive a one-time payment of $1,146 through Interac e-Transfer.
Quick facts
- The Government of Alberta has provided emergency financial assistance to thousands of Albertans in the past, in response to crises and natural disasters such as floods and wildfires.
- Albertans who require assistance with the application can call the Service Alberta Contact Centre at 310-4455.
- The contact centre is available seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Starting in April, the federal government will expand Employment Insurance benefits to provide ongoing support to Canadians who are losing income as a result of self-isolation for COVID-19.
- The payment from the Government of Alberta is meant to provide emergency funds until financial supports from the Government of Canada are available.
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-A lot of people are already saying this should have happened long before now. The federal Health Minister says they are implementing a MANDATORY order for Canadians coming back from outside the country to go home and stay home. They HAVE to self-isolate for 14 days, no exceptions. This will apply to all travellers, including those from the U-S—but it won’t apply to those who are doing what’s considered “essential work.” It goes into effect at midnight tonight. Not abiding by this rule could lead to arrests or fines.
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