Not practising social distancing? You could be fined

[Charlemagne]

Not practising social distancing? You could be fined up to $1K and businesses up to $500K

Ontario Provincial Police say people and businesses that choose to break the rules will face fines

Desmond Brown·CBC News·Posted: Mar 20, 2020 9:44 PM ET |

People and businesses found breaking the new social distancing rules will be fined, Ontario Provincial Police said Friday.

Individuals could be fined up to $1,000 while corporations could face fines of up to $500,000, OPP said in a news release.

City, provincial and federal governments have been implementing measures such as travel restrictions, social distancing protocols and business closures to deal with the COVID-19 crisis.

But while the majority of people and businesses have been observing the social distancing protocols, officials say there are others who continue to ignore them.

"Although voluntary compliance is always preferred, under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA), there are consequences for individuals and businesses that choose to defy the Act while it is in force," OPP said.

Travellers returning from March break 'must stay home,' Toronto's medical officer of health saysOntarians told to 'lock down' to prevent further community spread of COVID-19

Under emergency legislation declared this week, all gatherings of 50 people or more are prohibited and a range of businesses and organizations are not allowed to open in Ontario, including: daycares, concert venues, libraries, indoor recreation programs, private schools, movie theatres as well as bars and restaurants, except those that provide drive-thru, delivery or take-out options.

All organized public events of over 50 people are also prohibited, including parades, events and communal services within places of worship. The orders remain in place until March 31, 2020, but could be extended.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/opp-warns-businesses-social-distancing-1.5505439

 

[Handela]

This is how it should be. Happy news.

 

[legmann]

Let's hope it's enforced. I'm generally happy with the government response to date (at each level), but the time for politeness and 'soft' language has passed.

 

[OnTheWayOut]

Fine with me.

 

[Mr Deeds]

In my condo complex we have dog walkers taking their dogs out walking side by side practically holding hands. The have been at least three couples who just came off a cruse two of which self quarantined one couple said "oh no we're fine " obviously some people still don't get it. Im ok with fining their asses

 

[Knuckle Ball]

Failing to self-isolate could put civil liberties in 'jeopardy,' Hajdu warns

Failing to self-isolate could put civil liberties in 'jeopardy,' Hajdu warns
Health Minister Patty Hajdu gave a stern warning to Canadians defying self-isolation orders Saturday, saying that a failure to follow public health guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19 could “put our civil liberties in jeopardy.”​

Health Minister Patty Hajdu gave a stern warning to Canadians defying self-isolation orders Saturday, saying that a failure to follow public health guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19 could "put our civil liberties in jeopardy."

"It makes governments have to look at more and more stringent measures to actually contain people in their own homes," Hajdu said during a news conference attended by other cabinet ministers. "Our freedoms around the measures that we're taking right now depend on people taking them seriously."

Hajdu urged Canadians to work together to contain the spread of COVID-19, which surpassed 1,200 confirmed cases across the country on Saturday.

The federal government has advised Canadians to stay at home and limit their contact with others if they have been diagnosed with the virus, exposed to someone who has or if they travelled outside the country within the past 14 days.

The minister said that if people fail to abide by those recommendations, politicians and governments could be forced to consider stronger measures.

"I would encourage Canadians to think about that and to think about their obligation to act collectively right now," Hajdu urged. "Right now is your chance."

Health Minister Patty Hajdu is sending a warning to Canadians ignoring social distancing measures, saying it jeopardizes civil liberties and puts lives at risk. She anticipates these measures will last months, stressing 'now is not the time to take your foot off the social distancing measures.'


Provinces and territories ramp up measures
Hajdu's warning comes as some of Canada's provinces and territories have begun taking unprecedented steps to protect their borders — measures that would result in steep penalties if violated.

The Northwest Territories will ban non-essential travel into the territory on Saturday — the same day it logged its first positive case of COVID-19.

Disobeying the order is punishable by law and could result in a fine of up to $10,000 and six months imprisonment.

Also Saturday, P.E.I.'s chief public health officer Dr. Heather Morrison announced enhanced screening measures for the province, including directing anyone coming in and out of the region — even from other parts of Canada — to self-isolate for 14 days.

Morrison said P.E.I. may look to law enforcement to make sure the measures are followed.

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball made a similar announcement for his province Friday.

In Ontario, provincial police will fine both people and businesses if social distancing is not respected, a penalty that could set individuals back $1,000 and climb up to $500,000 for corporations.


Quebec woman arrested for violating quarantine order
On Friday, Quebec City police arrested a woman who tested positive for the coronavirus after she went out for a walk, violating a quarantine order.

Authorities are permitted to carry out such arrests under Quebec's Public Health Act. The province's police service said it will assist Quebec's Health Ministry to enforce the act.


In Saskatchewan, Premier Scott Moe said this week that any residents returning from international travel would face legal consequences if isolation orders were disobeyed.
The Saskatoon Police Force said Friday it had already received calls to arrest an individual thought to be defying a quarantine order.


Hajdu said that each province and territory has its own Quarantine Act, which come with "significant penalties" for violations.
"It's within their jurisdiction to apply those," she said. "These are very, very strong pieces of legislation that provide the various jurisdictions quite a bit of discretion in terms of how they will apply it and how they will assess the penalties."

Another act that could come into play is the Emergencies Act, which would allow the federal government to put in place temporary measures to ensure the safety and security of Canadians during a national crisis — like prohibiting travel.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated Saturday that no measures are off the table, but said that there are no immediate plans to invoke the act, which has never happened since it came into effect in 1988.

"We do not see the federal Emergencies Act as an essential tool today, but we are continuing to look at the situation and we'll make decisions based on the best recommendations of science," he said.

Goldy Hyder, president of the Business Council of Canada, addressed a letter to Trudeau late Saturday pleading for federal and provincial governments to "act aggressively" and with a "united front" to keep Canadians inside their homes.

"Beginning immediately, all Canadians should be told, not asked or advised, to stay at home unless their jobs are essential or they must leave the home to purchase food and other necessities," Hyder wrote on behalf of business leaders across the country.

https://twitter.com/cochranecbc/status/1241502197139025920?s=21

 

[canada-man]

this is about control NOT public health.

 

[luvyeah]

https://twitter.com/cochranecbc/status/1241502197139025920?s=21

Why is our health minister look so unhealthy.
She is disgusting, and this is who tells us how to be healthy.

She fucking started and advocated for stockpiling food and now she says not to hoard.

https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/think-about-coronavirus-outbreak-when-planning-for-spring-break-champagne

An absolute retard!

 

[canada-man]

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/doj-wants-suspend-constitutional-rights-205444026.html


The Trump Department of Justice has asked Congress to craft legislation allowing chief judges to indefinitely hold people without trial and suspend other constitutionally-protected rights during coronavirus and other emergencies, according to a report by Politico’s Betsy Woodruff Swan.

While the asks from the Department of Justice will likely not come to fruition with a Democratically-controlled House of Representatives, they demonstrate how much this White House has a frightening disregard for rights enumerated in the Constitution.

 

[shack]

People have bee pre-warned and should listen to the Police.

 

[Perry Mason]

Then, there are those fraudsters just raring to find a way of taking advantage of the crisis... wait, soon we'll start hearing about them!

Especially those who take advantage of senior citizens, retirees and many others who are more vulnerable right now than ever: easy prey!

For these, there is a special place reserved in Hell. I have never believed in capital punishment but, for these, I am willing to make an exception and speed them on their way to their destination..

Perry

 

[peeler_feeler]

Let's hope it's enforced. I'm generally happy with the government response to date (at each level), but the time for politeness and 'soft' language has passed.

I have not heard of any actual enforcement action as yet.

 

[luvyeah]

 

[2big2frail]

In my condo complex we have dog walkers taking their dogs out walking side by side practically holding hands. The have been at least three couples who just came off a cruse two of which self quarantined one couple said "oh no we're fine " obviously some people still don't get it. Im ok with fining their asses

I'm wondering if you can report the couple that isn't self quarantining. Seems like most people are taking this seriously, but its those idiots that aren't that are going to fuck things up for the rest of us.

We all need to keep this in mind, the longer we don't follow guidelines to flatten the curve, the longer we're going to be in lockdown.

 

[harryass]

I'm wondering if you can report the couple that isn't self quarantining. Seems like most people are taking this seriously, but its those idiots that aren't that are going to fuck things up for the rest of us.

We all need to keep this in mind, the longer we don't follow guidelines to flatten the curve, the longer we're going to be in lockdown.

well said.
Thanks to all those essential workers out there.

I'll put this politely. For all yah selfish morons out there, stay the F home!