'Denied again': Albertans say emergency isolation payment still causing headaches

A system put in place to provide much-needed financial support to Albertans is causing headaches across the province. Last week, the UCP government announced Emergency Isolation Support for those who have experienced loss of income due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. The program aims to provide $1,146 to any Albertan who has completely or partially lost income because they were required to self-isolate or are the sole caregiver of someone in self-isolation. The funding is meant to bridge the