COVID-19 pandemic.In addition to the $25 million dedicated to helping homeless populations back in March, on Wednesday the government stated it has now allocated an additional $48 million to the cause.
Coronavirus: Kenney says Edmonton Expo Centre will be used for vulnerable population Alberta’s minister of community and social services said the funding will go towards shelters and community organizations working to provide care and safe isolation spaces to vulnerable people amid the pandemic.“Our top priority is to continue supporting Albertans experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Rajan Sawhney said in a news release on Wednesday.“This funding ensures vulnerable Albertans have 24-7 access to shelter facilities where.