Manitoba stepping up enforcement of public health orders, granting inspectors additional authority
Premier Brian Pallister announced the additional enforcement of public health orders, including health and safety officers under Workplace Health and Safety; inspectors under the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act; Manitoba Agriculture inspectors; and provincial park patrol officers, among others.The premier said he’s unsure about their ability to arrest, but they will have the power to fine.
“This is in addition to other agencies that are able to enforce these orders, including the RCMP, Winnipeg Police Service, Brandon Police Service, and other municipal police services, community safety officers, First Nation safety officers, and by-law enforcement officers,” Pallister said.
The premier said in the coming days the Help Next Door website and app will be updated to include a section for matching volunteers with local municipalities that need assistance in terms of enforcement and education. More information is availablePallister said enforcement and education are especially important heading into a long weekend where the weather is expected to be nice.
“This also applies to campgrounds and parks – limit your socializing, don’t gather in groups larger than 10 and avoid prolonged contact with campers that aren’t part of your smaller group,” Pallister said.
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