Posted on 03/02/2021 5:43:08 AM PST by george76
A video of the incident highlights the apparent use of excessive force by non-governmental actors to impose mandatory mask mandates in Canada....
BURNABY, British Columbia..Staff at a Canadian Tire store wrestled to the floor and handcuffed a man who refused to wear a mask last week, highlighting again the apparent use of excessive force by non-governmental actors to impose mandatory mask mandates in Canada.
One video of the ordeal was posted on Twitter by a user named Dan Dicks. The clip shows the maskless man being apprehended by five Canadian Tire staff in Burnaby. They struggled to subdue the man for his apparent non-compliance with mask mandates inside the store.
. “You’re f--king pushing me … Get your hands off of me, get your f--king hands off of me,” the man can be heard shouting in the video, while store staff tried to subdue him.
He can be seen in a chokehold by one of the store staff members while on his knees. It is at this point in the video clip that the man strongly resists while screaming, “Get your hands off of me.”.
A voice can be heard saying, “get your hands behind your back.” The man, with his face visibly red, then said, “I can’t breathe.”
He accused the staff of assaulting him, saying, “You guys aren’t the police,” to which a staff member responded, “It doesn’t matter.”
At this point in the video, the man is planted to the floor to be handcuffed, while still screaming, “Get your hands off of me.” He also said, “You’re hurting me.”
RCMP eventually arrived at the store and took the man into custody, where he was investigated for assault. According to a CTV report about the incident, Burnaby RCMP said that they are currently investigating several videos of the incident which took place on Monday, February 22.
“The information we got originally, and from the statements, is that he did punch some of the staff,” said Cpl. Michael Kalanj according to the CTV report. Police also stated they cannot say at this time if “excessive force,” or “not enough” force was used by store staff against the maskless man.
Canadian Tire spokesperson Cathy Kurzbock issued a short statement about the incident, saying the “matter is under investigation and we’re working with the RCMP as they examine the entire circumstances.”
A Press For Truth report said the mainstream media has launched a “smear campaign” against the man, whom they identified as Chris Ivany.
A video posted by Ivany and included in the Press For Truth report allegedly shows events leading up to the apprehension by store staff of Ivany.
The unedited video shows Ivany tell store staff that he will not leave the store, after being told to do so. “Hey, you’re done! Get out of the store!” says the employee at one point in the video. “You don’t get to punch us, buddy.”
Ivany can be heard responding, “I didn’t punch you,” and, “Stop assaulting me.” He then went on to say, “If you keep touching me, I’m going to f--king drop you, kid.”...
My human rights are trumping your bull--it mask mandates,” the man screamed at one point.
The province of British Columbia has had mask mandates for all indoor areas in effect since November 19, but exemptions exist for those unable to wear one, such as those with a health condition, or a mental, physical, psychological, or behavioral condition.
It is not clear at this time if any exemptions would apply to Ivany.
According to Press For Truth, Ivany has been contacted by independent Ontario MPP Randy Hillier and is seeking legal counsel.
Hillier blasted the incident on Twitter last week. “BLOODY outrageous! How was your shopping experience at [Canadian Tire]. Were you assaulted, tackled and handcuffed-how was yours? I’m shopping at Amazon & businesses that treat people & customers with respect. Businesses that treat people like this deserve to get smaller not bigger,” wrote Hillier.
Last week’s Canadian Tire incident is one of many regarding mandatory mask mandates in Canada, which have seen alleged aggressive behavior by store staff and security agents directed at people not wearing masks.
In December of 2020, a four-time Paralympic athlete born with no hands was evicted from a bookstore in Vancouver for not wearing a mask, despite the fact she is physically unable to put one on herself without help.
An Ontario man last year found himself one of the latest victims to his provincial COVID-19 rules after mall “cops” slammed him to the floor for violating the mall’s rules of mandatory mask-wearing and banning eating in its food court.
Hahaha. Canadians do the craziest things. I’m so glad we never annexed that land O crazies.
Sounds like this guy’s own video demonstrates is an idiot and got his just desserts. I’m no fan of mask mandates either, but if he doesn’t like their rules, he can get his hockey gear somewhere else.
A great use of taxpayer dollars, I’m sure.
If masks worked the way the government tells us they work, California, with some of the strictest mask mandates in the country should have the lowest rates of COVID and COVID deaths instead of the highest.
Even Fauci can’t make up his mind as to whether masks work or not.
Common Canadians. You’re so much better than that. I know that both of our nations have managed to elect left wing idiots who have the leadership ability of a sloth. However, we both can tell the slime to shove it and shove it often.
Let’s get to work. If they don’t shove it, we can help them.
Wow. Store staff seemed real worried about catching a dread disease. Can’t wait to see what they do if a leper has the timerity to violate their rules...
“Vendome beats the F out 5 cop wannabees. News at 11”
This is what happens with no 2nd amendment.
2nd amendment? They guy wouldn’t leave, then they all decided to roll around on the floor together. Glad ‘they’ didn’t have a gun, it would have ended up bad for everyone.
I can just picture the five guys stripping off their clothes and slathering hand sanitizer all over themselves, then drinking a liter of it to cleanse their innards. Sheesh how stupid
This is where I again say “O Canada”.
I hope he sues (if he can) and wins big.
I guess the tire store employees forgot about social distancing. Also, what tire store keeps handcuffs around?
Yyyeahhh. You might want to think about that one a little more, Randy. I don't think Amazon really respects you that much, either.
This sh!t -- this fear and cowardice and disgusting behavior must stop ... even in Canada.
For those who wonder why Canada is the world’s worst underachieving country, here you go.
“unacceptable” is an early morning typo ... should of course be “acceptable”.
I was in the biggest one in western Canada. I’ve never worn a mask and I won’t. I got several dirty looks, but nobody wanted to tangle, what a shame.
I will resist with maximum aggression, this is evil what is going on, and I won’t play along.
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