NDP pushing for full, independent probe into Ontario’s COVID-19 response

By News Staff

Repeatedly calling for the Ford government to listen to Ontario’s Science Advisory Table, the NDP wants a full, independent judicial inquiry into the province’s COVID-19 response.

Official Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath is expected to map out what the probe should cover during a news conference Wednesday morning.


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Horwath will be joined by:

  • Sara Singh, NDP Deputy Leader and critic for Seniors, Home Care and Long-Term Care
  • Laura Mae Lindo, NDP Anti-Racism critic
  • Peggy Sattler, NDP Labour critic
  • Bhutila Karpoche, NDP Early Learning and Childcare critic

 

The move by the NDP comes a day after Health Minister Christine Elliott announced a “safe and careful” reopening plan for the province will be released soon.

“I can’t give you any more details on that but it will be very soon,” Elliott said Tuesday. “It will also be sector-specific looking at different types of sectors could perhaps be reopened and what their specific needs and timelines are.”

Premier Doug Ford’s office confirmed with 680 NEWS that it will not return to the colour-coded framework when it starts to reopen parts of the province.

In Quebec, Premier Francois Legault presented his government’s COVID-19 reopening plan Tuesday, which begins with lifting the curfew on May 28 and ends with the possible removal of the mask mandate in late August.

Legault said five major restrictions will be eased on May 28:

  • The curfew will be lifted
  • Restaurant patios can reopen
  • Indoor venues can start welcoming up to 2,500 people at once
  • Up to 8 people can gather outside in backyards
  • Inter-regional travel can resume

 

With the updated guidance, the Montreal Canadiens say they will allow 2,500 fans in the Bell Centre starting May 29 for game 6 of their first round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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