Alberta
Emergency financial help for wildfire evacuees – Alberta Wildfires update, May 8
Albertans forced to evacuate their homes due to ongoing wildfires will soon receive emergency financial assistance.
Starting May 9 at 9 a.m., any Albertan who has evacuated under mandatory order for seven consecutive days or more can apply for a one-time emergency evacuation payment to help during this difficult time.
Eligible evacuees will receive $1,250 per adult and an additional $500 per dependent child under 18 years. This means that an evacuated family of four will receive $3,500.
Evacuees can apply for the payment at alberta.ca/emergency using an Alberta.ca Account. Funds can take up to 24 hours to flow into accounts and will be disbursed via e-transfer. Evacuees who are unable to receive an e-transfer or who cannot apply online can contact 310-4455 for assistance and to make alternate payment arrangements. Government ministries are working closely with First Nation and Métis communities to ensure supports are provided directly where appropriate.
This is part of the government’s ongoing emergency response to wildfires across Alberta. Emergency responders continue working around the clock to keep people safe and reduce the threat to homes and infrastructure.
The Emergency Management Cabinet Committee continues to meet regularly to respond to the current wildfire situation across the province. Cabinet continues to have decision-making abilities and will make decisions as needed to deal with this emergency situation.
The most up-to-date evacuation information is available at alberta.ca/emergency, Alberta Emergency Alert or by downloading the Alberta Emergency Alert mobile app, which immediately pushes all alerts out to subscribers. Albertans seeking information or supports can call 310-4455.
Anyone who has been evacuated due to wildfires is asked to register at local reception centres or at emergencyregistration.alberta.
Quick facts
- Albertans can visit alberta.ca/emergency for more information and to access the payment application.
- Evacuees can apply for the payment at alberta.ca/emergency using an Alberta.ca Account.
- Payments will be disbursed via e-transfer, which can take up to 24 hours following application. To receive payment via e-transfer, Albertans will need a personal email address and a bank account.
- For Albertans who are unable to receive an e-transfer, alternative arrangements will be made through the Alberta Supports Contact Centre.
- Applications will remain open until 30 days after that specific community’s evacuation order ends.
- More information is available at alberta.ca/emergency.
Alberta
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Alberta
Protecting the right to vote for Canadian citizens: Minister McIver
Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver issued the following statement in response to Calgary City Council’s vote to extend the right to vote to permanent residents:
“Yesterday, Calgary city council passed a motion advocating for permanent residents to be extended the right to vote in civic elections. Alberta’s government has been clear since the beginning: only Canadian citizens are able to vote in civic elections. That will not be changing.
“The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms affirms the right of every Canadian citizen to vote and to run as a candidate. This right extends to voters in municipal, provincial and federal elections.
“Protecting our democracy is of the utmost importance. Our provincial election legislation, like the Local Authorities Elections Act, has also been clear since its inception that voting is a right of Canadian citizens.
“Alberta’s government is also ensuring that voting is accessible for more Albertans. The Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act proposes to enable special ballot access for any voter who requests it, without having to provide any specific reason such as physical disability, absence from the municipality or working for the municipal election. The ministries of Seniors, Community and Social Services and Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction are also making it easier for individuals to obtain the identification Albertans need for a variety of services, including the ability to cast a ballot.
“Our government will continue to protect the integrity of our elections and make sure voting is accessible for all Albertans who are Canadian citizens.”
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