Worried about being arrested for not following advice issued under the Emergency Management and Protection Act?
In our various municipalities either the OPP, a bylaw officer- or other municipal official can monitor gatherings to make sure they involve fewer than five people, make sure people aren’t trespassing in parks that have been closed- and note whether any non-essential businesses are trying to stay open.
Admaston-Bromley Mayor Michael Donohue says in his Township compliance a moot point, because everyone agrees each other’s safety is of the highest priority.
Donohue notes there have been hefty fines imposed for violations in Ottawa- but that’s not the plan locally.
