Posted on 04/17/2021 5:08:09 PM PDT by lightman
TORONTO—Furious criticism of new anti-pandemic powers that allow police in Ontario to stop any motorist or pedestrian and ask where they live and why they’re not home prompted the provincial government on Saturday to reconsider the measures.
As the number of infected people in hospital reached record levels, Premier Doug Ford tweeted that the measures, which also included shutting down all outdoor recreational facilities and playgrounds, would be clarified.
“Ontario’s enhanced restrictions were always intended to stop large gatherings where spread can happen,” Ford said. “Our regulations will be amended to allow playgrounds, but gatherings outside will still be enforced.”
Earlier, a government source speaking on background told The Canadian Press that a “clarification” of the police powers was pending final approval.
“We have heard a lot of feedback on this in the last 24 hours in terms of the scope and applicability,” said the source, who was not authorized to speak publicly.
Civil libertarians, and pundits have attacked new anti-pandemic restrictions announced Friday by Ford as misguided.
The added police powers aimed at enforcing stay-at-home orders, they said, were overkill.
The closing of outdoor spaces puzzled many public health experts, who said the measures didn’t make sense.
“Outdoor activities are vital for mental and physical health, especially with stay-at-home orders,” Dr. Isaac Bogoch, who sits on the province’s COVID−19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force, said in a tweet.
“Science is clear: Outdoor COVID transmission is extremely rare.”
“Outdoor activities are vital for mental and physical health, especially with stay-at-home orders,” Dr. Isaac Bogoch, who sits on the province’s COVID−19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force, said in a tweet.
COVID is not the only health hazard!
Anyone else remember the "childhood obesity epidemic"?
lol - for a second I thought the headline inferred that Ford (the automaker) was assistince the province with car tracking!
COVID is not a health hazard. It’s no worse than the common cold.
In Canada the tyrants are very polite going about their business.
Probably so. Unless you're 65+, then it might kill you if you're not lucky.
The masks and the vax didn’t work. Try fascistic repression and see if that works.
lol - for a second I thought the headline inferred that Ford (the automaker) was assistince the province with car tracking!
A silly goose, trying the Canadian goose step, which involves back tracking when actually confronted
He does need to be Fixed or repaired daily, lest he be found on road—dead.
LOL, not that Ford — it’s the tyrannical, Canadian scumbag.
LOL — good one, and good decals from yore!
I wonder how long this post will stay up?🤔
I guess it should be removed because it’s not following the rules. But South Park was right. **ck Canada. They’ve gone Nazi on COVID-19. They should be more like Mexico. You know, the virus is here. But everyone got to make a living. Life goes on.
Corrected:
Unless you’re unhealthy at any age with a variety of comorbidities that any flu or cold or any other issues that could possibly kill you.
If you listen to the panic-creating Canadian Media, you’d think Ontario is the worst-hit province in the country
It’s not, that would be Quebec ... 10,800 deaths vs. Ontario’s 7600
It’s even worse for Quebec when you consider their population is only 60% of Ontario’s (8.1 million vs. 13.4)
So why is all the focus on Ontario?
Because Premier Doug Ford is a conservative, with Trump-like policies and attitude ... so he immediately becomes Public Enemy #1 to leftist Canadian Media. Quebec is run by lefty “fellow travellers”, so they get no criticism
Beware the Media agendas, they’re everywhere, and no crisis is safe from exploitation
Agreed.
COVID is a Freedom hazard. It’s worse than all the wars of the last 100 years combined.
Just like any cold or flu if you are in the vulnerable group.
This is not the first cold virus that killed the weak and it won’t be the last.
Well my post # 5 is gone. But I think it was not that bad of a post. It was satire from South Park making fun of Canada. Quite appropriate since they’ve went way totalitarian on COVID-19. But it went against the forum’s rules. 🤷♂️
F-bombs don’t last long around here
There’s better (and cleaner) ways to make your point ...
I agree. Except South Park is a well-known comedy show. They even made a movie on the subject.
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