Author of the article: Lisa Johnson Publishing date: Feb 18, 2021 • February 18, 2021 • 4 minute read • Labour and Immigration Minister Jason Copping announces Alberta's plan to recognize hundreds of thousands of critical workers who continue to support and provide services to Albertans during this pandemic at a news conference from Belmont Sobeys in northeast Edmonton on Feb. 10, 2021. Photo by supplied Article content Frontline workers at some Alberta non-profits will get the $1,200 benefit for serving in critical roles throughout the pandemic after the government appeared to take a U-turn Thursday. When the Critical Worker Benefit application portal opened Wednesday evening, it specifically listed non-profit organizations in the private sector as ineligible.