
Kenney announces $1,200 payments for “critical workers” in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB – A new one-time payment will soon be made to a variety of critical employees in the province.
The Critical Worker Benefit is a joint initiative by the federal and provincial governments that will give $465-million to 380,000 Albertans by the way of $1,200 cheques.
“These workers have placed themselves at the front line of this pandemic in order to serve their fellow citizens during a crisis. Alberta’s government is recognizing their good work. We trust this support will help these workers continue to protect lives and livelihoods as we keep fighting this pandemic together,” says Premier Jason Kenney.
It will be available to those in healthcare: