COVID-19 is a real issue and social distancing is the best way to combat the pandemic.
Because of this police have been given a new directive under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
Police can enforce social distancing by closing certain businesses and limit gatherings to 50 or less people.
Under the EMCPA three provincial offenses have been added and can be enforced by police with fines.
A failure to comply with an order fine is $750 bucks, obstructions of person will set you back $1000, while corporations who defy the order could be fined $500 thousand.
As a result of the declaration of emergency, the following establishments are required to remain closed until further notice:
· all bars and restaurants, except to the extent that such facilities provide takeout and food delivery;
· all facilities providing indoor recreational programs;
· all public libraries;
· all private schools;
· all licensed child care centres;
· all movie cinemas and all theatres, including those offering live performances of music, dance and other art forms; and,
· all concert venues.
Additionally, all organized public events of over 50 people are prohibited, including parades, events and communal services within places of worship. These orders will remain in place until March 31, 2020, when
