Author of the article: Edmonton Journal
Publishing date: Feb 13, 2021 • February 13, 2021 • 3 minute read • Premier Jason Kenney and Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping are seen at Belmont Sobeys in Edmonton on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. More than 380,000 frontline workers in Alberta will receive one-time payments of $1,200 from the government for working during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was announced. Photo by Chris Schwarz /Government of Alberta
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The Alberta plan to distribute the feds’ Critical Worker Benefit program is barely announced, and as expected, the “too-little-too-late” and the “why- not-me” crowds hit the headlines. Sadly, there isn’t much about any grateful reaction from those who will receive the benefit, for their brave stand on the front lines during this pandemic. That says much about the positive attitude of those who work on the front. They aren’t looking for headlines.