COVID-19 Information
We will update this page as new information becomes available.
Click here to apply for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB)
You should check these sources frequently, as they are being updated daily, sometimes more often.
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The University of Alberta's COVID-19 site is here.
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The Alberta Government's COVID-19 site is here.
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The City of Edmonton's COVID-19 site is here.
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The Federal Government's COVID-19 site is here.
New USAU links will be added here as they become available,.
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Student Groups Commend Federal Government's COVID-19 Student Aid Package (U of A Students' Union - News Release, 22 April 2020)
CTV News report on the Federal Government's announcement, including interview with UASU VP External Adam Brown April 22, 2020
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COVID-19 Update #3, March 17, 2020
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COVID-19 Update #2, Letter from the UASU President, March 16, 2020
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Letter from Studentcare to the UASU and the GSA, March 15, 2020
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COVID-19 Update #1, March 13, 2020
We get that this is already a stressful time of year even without major public health issues. It’s ok not to be ok.
If you know someone is struggling, reach out to them. If you are struggling, there are places you can access. The Peer Support Centre helpline 780-492-4357 is open if you need to talk. Or go to uasucares.ca for more mental health, academic, and community resources.