'The government would rather pay parents to wait out a strike than pay teachers to prevent one,' said ATA president Jason Schilling

The provincial government announced Tuesday that it will provide financial assistance and learning resources to students and parents in the event of a teacher strike, which is set to begin Oct. 6.

Parents and guardians of students aged 12 and under will be eligible to receive $150 per week, per student for the duration of the strike to offset the cost of child care, learning supports and other activities.

Nate Horner, Alberta’s president of treasury board and minister of finance, said funding for the program comes from redirecting unused educational grants — particularly from unspent salaries while teachers are on strike.

“That money will be used to suppor

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