An Alberta teen fears she might need to quarantine for a third time but she won't get the government support she needs to pay her bills.

The change follows an uproar over the possibility of Canadians applying for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit after engaging in non-essential travel.

Weighing public health concerns against Canadians' charter rights has been a delicate balance for the government.

A separate costing note from Yves Giroux's office also estimates that the majority of spending on a new 26-week caregiving benefit will go to parents caring for children.