Following more than a month of mandated provincewide shutdowns to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the Ontario government announced that a phased reopening is set to begin on Wednesday, February 10th
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The Alberta Government introduced a one-time payment to
recognize Alberta s critical workers during the COVID-19
pandemic. Up to $465 million in funding will be distributed to over
380,000 workers in health-care, social services, education, and
private sectors.
What is the program?
The Alberta Critical Worker Benefit (ACWB) will provide a
one-time payment of $1,200 to eligible Albertans who provide care
and critical services in the province.
Who is eligible to apply?
Employees in the public sector including health care workers,
social workers, and education workers that meet all of the
Canadian provinces are currently in the early stages of distributing the COVID-19 vaccine. As a result, many employers are wondering whether they can or need to mandate vaccination.