Alberta announces increased aid program, child-care subsidy for arriving Ukrainians
CBC NewsA supporter holds a sign in Edmonton at a rally held earlier this year. Alberta is expanding eligibility for support programs for newly arriving Ukrainian refugees, the government announced Monday.
Kenney said the additional supports are expected to cost between $15 million and $38 million, depending on how many Ukrainians arrive in the coming months.The expanded subsidy would mirror the federal child-care agreement with the province, amounting to an average of $600 a month to cover the cost of licensed child care through the Child Care Subsidy Program, Kenney said.
"One of those critical supports is safe, accessible, and high quality child care for parents with young children … We are committed to ensuring your children are safe, protected, and learning," Jones said. "This expanded support will be key for people whose lives had been thrown into chaos by the invasion," Kenney said.
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