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COVID-19 restrictions in Ontario, Canada have become so strict, the police have refused to enforce them, forcing officials to backtrack on some of their totalitarian policies.
The Blaze writes that Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the following restrictions last week: “The restrictions ban residents from gathering with people outside of their household and prohibit most outdoor activities, even limiting outdoor gatherings among people from the same household. Playgrounds were made off-limits for Ontario children. Restaurants and gyms remain closed, and schoolchildren will continue to receive their education via distance learning. Of course, social distancing and face masks are still required.”
At a press conference, Ford said, “We have implemented the strictest measures in all of North America. But we have never shied away from doing what’s necessary.”
Ontario Solicitor General Sylvia Jones said the new policies would expand law enforcement’s authority, enabling them to require anyone who is not in their homes to “provide their purpose for not being at home and provide their home address.”
Police would also be allowed to stop any vehicle and ask why they are not at home.
In response to the new policies, Toronto police stated its officers would not randomly stop people to question their plans.
“New emergency orders announced yesterday to help limit the spread of COVID-19 are now in effect. The Toronto Police Service will continue to engage, educate and enforce, but we will not be doing random stops of people or cars,” the Toronto Police wrote on Twitter.
2/2 We can all do our part for the health & safety of everyone. The Toronto Police Service will continue to engage and enforce equitably and effectively, recognizing always that we must inspire public trust.
— Toronto Police (@TorontoPolice) April 17, 2021
According to the Post Millennial, 39 out of 45 police agencies throughout the province said they would not conduct random stops.
Since these announcements, a spokesman for the solicitor general said COVID-19 enforcement measures have been “refocused.”
“We have refocused O.Reg 8/21 Enforcement of COVID-19 Measures: If a police officer or other provincial offences officer has reason to suspect that you are participating in an organized public event or social gathering, they may require you to provide information to ensure you are complying with restrictions. Every individual who is required to provide a police officer or other provincial offences officer with information shall promptly comply,” said the spokesman.
Ford also announced a rollback of its playground restrictions.
“Ontario’s enhanced restrictions were always intended to stop large gatherings where spread can happen,” he wrote on Twitter. “Our regulations will be amended to allow playgrounds but gatherings outside will still be enforced. Play outside safely. Parents keep your distance & wear masks if you can’t.”
Ontario’s enhanced restrictions were always intended to stop large gatherings where spread can happen.
Our regulations will be amended to allow playgrounds but gatherings outside will still be enforced. Play outside safely. Parents keep your distance & wear masks if you can’t.
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) April 17, 2021
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COVID-19 restrictions in Ontario, Canada have become so strict, the police have refused to enforce them, forcing officials to backtrack on some of their totalitarian policies.
The Blaze writes that Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the following restrictions last week: “The restrictions ban residents from gathering with people outside of their household and prohibit most outdoor activities, even limiting outdoor gatherings among people from the same household. Playgrounds were made off-limits for Ontario children. Restaurants and gyms remain closed, and schoolchildren will continue to receive their education via distance learning. Of course, social distancing and face masks are still required.”
At a press conference, Ford said, “We have implemented the strictest measures in all of North America. But we have never shied away from doing what’s necessary.”
Ontario Solicitor General Sylvia Jones said the new policies would expand law enforcement’s authority, enabling them to require anyone who is not in their homes to “provide their purpose for not being at home and provide their home address.”
Police would also be allowed to stop any vehicle and ask why they are not at home.
In response to the new policies, Toronto police stated its officers would not randomly stop people to question their plans.
“New emergency orders announced yesterday to help limit the spread of COVID-19 are now in effect. The Toronto Police Service will continue to engage, educate and enforce, but we will not be doing random stops of people or cars,” the Toronto Police wrote on Twitter.
2/2 We can all do our part for the health & safety of everyone. The Toronto Police Service will continue to engage and enforce equitably and effectively, recognizing always that we must inspire public trust.
— Toronto Police (@TorontoPolice) April 17, 2021
According to the Post Millennial, 39 out of 45 police agencies throughout the province said they would not conduct random stops.
Since these announcements, a spokesman for the solicitor general said COVID-19 enforcement measures have been “refocused.”
“We have refocused O.Reg 8/21 Enforcement of COVID-19 Measures: If a police officer or other provincial offences officer has reason to suspect that you are participating in an organized public event or social gathering, they may require you to provide information to ensure you are complying with restrictions. Every individual who is required to provide a police officer or other provincial offences officer with information shall promptly comply,” said the spokesman.
Ford also announced a rollback of its playground restrictions.
“Ontario’s enhanced restrictions were always intended to stop large gatherings where spread can happen,” he wrote on Twitter. “Our regulations will be amended to allow playgrounds but gatherings outside will still be enforced. Play outside safely. Parents keep your distance & wear masks if you can’t.”
Ontario’s enhanced restrictions were always intended to stop large gatherings where spread can happen.
Our regulations will be amended to allow playgrounds but gatherings outside will still be enforced. Play outside safely. Parents keep your distance & wear masks if you can’t.
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) April 17, 2021