Protest outside Alberta legislative Assembly
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Look closely at this photograph and complete the following sentences:
- I see… [describe what you see in the photograph]
- I think… [describe what you think is happening in the photograph]
- I wonder… [describe what you wonder about the people in the photograph]
THINK
What do you remember about COVID-19 restrictions in Canada? How did the restrictions change daily life for you?
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What are some similarities and some differences between the restrictions imposed on civil liberties during the COVID-19 pandemic, and those put in place by the War Measures Act?
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Date April 29, 2020
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Historical Context
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- As of 2021, the government response to COVID-19 has included restrictions on some civil liberties in Canada.
- These restrictions include wearing masks, limiting the size of social gatherings, the closure of businesses, closed borders, and more.
- Restrictions are aimed at protecting the health of citizens, but not everyone agrees with them. This picture shows people in Alberta protesting lockdown measures.
COVID-19, first identified in late 2019, became a global pandemic that impacted the world on a scale not seen in decades. As of 2021, the government response included restrictions on civil liberties in Canada, such as requiring masks and social distancing, limited gatherings, the closing of businesses and public places, the closing of provincial and international borders, and mandatory quarantines.
Governments justify such restrictions when a national crisis threatens the health of the country and its citizens.
But not everyone agrees on the level of restrictions. This picture shows people in Alberta protesting lockdown measures.
COVID-19, first identified at the end of 2019, became a global pandemic that impacted the world on a scale not seen in decades. As of 2021, the government response included restrictions on civil liberties in Canada, such as requiring masks and social distancing, limited gatherings, the closing of businesses and public places, the closing of provincial and international borders, and mandatory quarantines.
Governments justify these types of restrictions when a national health crisis threatens the country and its citizens. On March 16, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, “They are exceptional circumstances calling for exceptional measures […] these measures save lives.”
But not everyone agrees on the level of restrictions. Many people protested shutdowns for businesses, limits on gatherings and mandatory mask laws. An interim report published by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association on June 19, 2020, evaluated the restrictions. It says, “The 1970 October Crisis […] was the last time civil liberties were restricted to a similar degree.”
This picture shows people in Alberta protesting lockdown measures.
- As of 2021, the government response to COVID-19 has included restrictions on some civil liberties in Canada.
- These restrictions include wearing masks, limiting the size of social gatherings, the closure of businesses, closed borders, and more.
- Restrictions are aimed at protecting the health of citizens, but not everyone agrees with them. This picture shows people in Alberta protesting lockdown measures.
COVID-19, first identified in late 2019, became a global pandemic that impacted the world on a scale not seen in decades. As of 2021, the government response included restrictions on civil liberties in Canada, such as requiring masks and social distancing, limited gatherings, the closing of businesses and public places, the closing of provincial and international borders, and mandatory quarantines.
Governments justify such restrictions when a national crisis threatens the health of the country and its citizens.
But not everyone agrees on the level of restrictions. This picture shows people in Alberta protesting lockdown measures.
COVID-19, first identified at the end of 2019, became a global pandemic that impacted the world on a scale not seen in decades. As of 2021, the government response included restrictions on civil liberties in Canada, such as requiring masks and social distancing, limited gatherings, the closing of businesses and public places, the closing of provincial and international borders, and mandatory quarantines.
Governments justify these types of restrictions when a national health crisis threatens the country and its citizens. On March 16, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, “They are exceptional circumstances calling for exceptional measures […] these measures save lives.”
But not everyone agrees on the level of restrictions. Many people protested shutdowns for businesses, limits on gatherings and mandatory mask laws. An interim report published by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association on June 19, 2020, evaluated the restrictions. It says, “The 1970 October Crisis […] was the last time civil liberties were restricted to a similar degree.”
This picture shows people in Alberta protesting lockdown measures.
Summary
- As of 2021, the government response to COVID-19 has included restrictions on some civil liberties in Canada.
- These restrictions include wearing masks, limiting the size of social gatherings, the closure of businesses, closed borders, and more.
- Restrictions are aimed at protecting the health of citizens, but not everyone agrees with them. This picture shows people in Alberta protesting lockdown measures.
Essential
COVID-19, first identified in late 2019, became a global pandemic that impacted the world on a scale not seen in decades. As of 2021, the government response included restrictions on civil liberties in Canada, such as requiring masks and social distancing, limited gatherings, the closing of businesses and public places, the closing of provincial and international borders, and mandatory quarantines.
Governments justify such restrictions when a national crisis threatens the health of the country and its citizens.
But not everyone agrees on the level of restrictions. This picture shows people in Alberta protesting lockdown measures.
In-Depth
COVID-19, first identified at the end of 2019, became a global pandemic that impacted the world on a scale not seen in decades. As of 2021, the government response included restrictions on civil liberties in Canada, such as requiring masks and social distancing, limited gatherings, the closing of businesses and public places, the closing of provincial and international borders, and mandatory quarantines.
Governments justify these types of restrictions when a national health crisis threatens the country and its citizens. On March 16, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, “They are exceptional circumstances calling for exceptional measures […] these measures save lives.”
But not everyone agrees on the level of restrictions. Many people protested shutdowns for businesses, limits on gatherings and mandatory mask laws. An interim report published by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association on June 19, 2020, evaluated the restrictions. It says, “The 1970 October Crisis […] was the last time civil liberties were restricted to a similar degree.”
This picture shows people in Alberta protesting lockdown measures.