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Publishing date: May 20, 2021 • 4 hours ago • 4 minute read • Dr. Brent Roussin, chief provincial public health officer announces new COVID-19 restrictions for the long weekend at a press conference at the Manitoba Legislature in Winnipeg Thursday, May 20, 2021. JOHN WOODS/POOL/WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Photo by JOHN WOODS/POOL/WINNIPEG FREE PRESS /Winnipeg Sun
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Health orders and vaccines it’s the government’s cure-all for the third wave of the pandemic.
At this point, they have no other trick left in their playbook.
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Just under $2 million in fines for breaching public health orders have been issued by the province to individuals and businesses but as of the end of April, only a fraction have been paid.
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Cameron Friesen looks on during the daily briefing at the Manitoba Legislative Building, in Winnipeg in this file photograph. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski
Just under $2 million in fines for breaching public health orders have been issued by the province to individuals and businesses but as of the end of April, only a fraction have been paid.
By April 28, a total of $162,975 had been paid from tickets for public health order violations, according to a spokesperson for Manitoba Justice. That includes fines for not wearing a mask in indoor public spaces, breaching the group gathering size limit and fines for businesses.
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Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman is concerned the provinceâs ongoing review of the Police Services Act could lead to an erosion of democracy.
In a November press release, the province said the independent review contains 70 recommendations ranging from small amendments to the development of new legislation, regulatory standards and oversight regimes. Last fall the province said it will introduce legislation in 2021 that will fortify Manitobaâs Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) and address gaps in the current legislation.
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