The Alberta government has announced the launch of a temporary financial assistance program for families with children affected by the teachers' strike. The payments are intended to compensate parents who are forced to stay home or find alternative childcare during school closures.
According to government officials, the program's goal is to reduce the burden on families and ensure equal access to support for all residents of the province whose children are unable to attend classes.
“We understand how difficult it is for parents to balance work and childcare during the strike. This program is a way to support every family in this situation,” said Alberta Education Minister Sarah Hoffman.
📆 When registration opens
- The online application portal opened on October 14 👉 alberta.ca/parent-supports-during-school-closure
- Payments will be retroactive to October 6 — for each day that schools were closed due to the strike
- The first transfers are expected as early as October 31 💰
💵 Amount of assistance
Financial support is calculated based on the child's age and status:
- $30 per day — for each child under 12 years of age attending a public, Catholic, or French-language school
- $60 per day — for children over 12 years old who receive support under FSCD (Family Support for Children with Disabilities)
These funds are tax-free and will be paid directly into parents' bank accounts via e-Transfer.
👨👩👧 Who is eligible for assistance
The following individuals may apply:
- One parent or guardian who lives in Alberta with the child
- If the child attends a school participating in the strike
- Only one adult can apply for one child
📝 How to apply
1️⃣ Log in to your verified Alberta.ca account 2️⃣ Starting October 14, go to the Parent Portal
3️⃣ Fill out the form, provide your child's information, and confirm your eligibility 4️⃣ Once your information has been verified, the funds will be automatically transferred via e-Transfer
“The application process is as simple and secure as possible. We recommend using only the official government website to avoid fraudulent schemes,” emphasized the Ministry of Education.
⚠️ The government warns about scammers
Alberta authorities urge residents to be cautious and apply only through the official government website — alberta.ca. No third-party platforms or intermediaries are involved in the program.
Basic safety rules:
- Do not click on links in suspicious messages or social networks.
- The government never sends requests for personal data via SMS or email.
- Check the domain — official resources have an address ending in
.gov.ab.ca.
🧾 Summary
The Financial Support for Parents During the Teacher Strike program is an operational initiative of the Alberta government aimed at stabilizing the lives of families during the education crisis. It will help reduce the burden on parents and provide financial support to those who temporarily do not have access to school education.