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@ConsumerSOS Meanwhile in Ontario…who knew masking to prevent the spread of a respiratory virus was “unscientific?”
#OmicronBA2 #onpoli

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Portugal is maintaining its indoor face-mask mandate. Since getting here, I haven’t seen anyone inside without one. There is no talk of exemptions. #Compliance #COVID19

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Ontario stays firm on ending school mask mandates. But some private schools will keep them thestar.com/news/gta/2022/… via @torontostar #onted
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@ColinDMello But adults who work for the OPS are getting their in person return to work postponed ... again how is this not a political decision?! #onted #onpoli
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The Toronto District School Board is moving ahead with lifting the masking mandate at its schools next week after the province declined its request for additional time to remove COVID-19 measures.
toronto.ctvnews.ca/tdsb-dropping-…
#onpoli
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NEW: @ONgov Ontario Public Service slows down its return-to-the-workplace plan for about 30,000 staff who've been working remotely, @CBCNews has learned.
They now won't be required to do 3 days/wk in the workplace until mid-May. Details in this story:
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
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Premier Doug Ford says he will err on the side of caution and wear his mask "for the first few days" in the legislature after mandates lift on Monday.
toronto.ctvnews.ca/ford-will-keep…
#onopli
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The anti-government convoy who hates mandates is now ok with mandates to force no masking in Boards. Hypocritical-called it!! #UnsafeSchools #CovidIsNotOver
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Modern conservatism has to be about helping working people.
Our government, under the leadership of Premier @fordnation, is standing up for those left behind by the Ontario Liberals and NDP.
We are #WorkingForWorkers.
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Premier Doug Ford is telling school boards to stick to the province's decision to drop mandatory masks because "they aren't medical experts."
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
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Officials with the ministry of education tell me that school boards cannot independently decide to impose a masking policy in Ontario classrooms.
They will have to ask the local public health unit for a Section 22 order under the HPPA first.
#onpoli
Colin D'Mello | Global News@ColinDMello
Ontario Education Minister’s the decisions on public health decisions in schools will be made by public health units with consent from the CMOH. #onpoli
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@ColinDMello If one surgery is cancelled because there’s a rise in Covid hospitalizations, @fordnation and his cabinet needs to resign @OntarioPCParty #onpoli
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At Question Period today: The NDP is asking the government about the removal of the mask mandate after march break.
The education minister says the government has "full confidence in the Chief Medical Officer of Health"
#onpoli
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@CP24 If just ONE surgery is cancelled bc a rise in Covid hospitalizations, @fordnation needs to resign #onpoli
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Ford defends lifting mask mandate this month as Mississauga's mayor raises concerns about timing of move cp24.com/news/ford-defe…
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@TorontoStar @rightsprung @bruce_arthur If any more surgeries are cancelled bc of an increase in Covid cases - @fordnation needs to resign #onpoli
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#Opinion: Premier Doug Ford said the decision to end mask mandates was all Dr. Kieran Moore, his chief medical officer of health. Moore said this was scientific. Both statements were pretty clearly nonsense, @bruce_arthur writes. thestar.com/opinion/star-c…
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Of note: memo to #onted school boards says "reminder that under current (federal rules) upon return from intl travel, individuals must wear mask at all times when in public spaces (incl schools/ child care), maintain a list of all close contacts for your first 14 days in Canada"
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@ColinDMello Thought @fordnation listens to the experts #FordFailedThePeople #FordFailedOntario #onpoli #onted
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NEW: The Children’s Health Coalition is encouraging “everyone to continue masking in schools” and say they would have “preferred to see masks kept in place for two weeks after March break.”
#onpoli

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BREAKING: Ford government is lifting mandatory masking as of March 21 except on transit, in hospitals, long teem care and other congregate settings - they will be lifted in those locations April 27th. Also no more isolation requirements after exposure. #onpoli
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Ontario’s CMOH says he will continue to wear his mask on Mar 21st in public indoor settings such as malls, public transit and big box stores.
His personal decision comes amid his public recommendation that you can remove your mask on Mar 21
“It’s a choice,” he says
#onpoli
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@ColinDMello So what’s the plan if surgeries are cancelled again?! Can only blame the previous liberal govt so many times ... #onpoli
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NEW: Ontario Premier Doug Ford is asked why the Science Advisory Table wasn't consulted about mandatory masking and whether there was political pressure.
Ford says there was "no pressure on Dr. Moore" and says he has been one of the "most cautious" leaders on COVID.
#onpoli
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Dr Moore says his timeline to end all mandates by April 27th (just before elxn expected to begin) is not political but based on evidence and science #onpoli
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🚀 Coming this September!
Ontario's NEW grades 1-9 science curricula emphasize life, job & STEM skills -- including coding, robotics & skilled trade connections.
We are helping students to think critically, dream boldly & move our economy forward.
news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

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