After being spotted at an overcrowded Toronto park, JohnTory issued an apology.
“I wore a mask into the park but I failed to use it properly, another thing I’m disappointed about,” said Tory. “These were mistakes that I made and as a leader in this city, I know that I must set a better example going forward.”
Don Peat, a spokesperson for Tory, said the mayor had a meeting with his staff and Toronto police about the situation at Trinity Bellwoods before releasing a statement later that night. “It’s unfortunate and extremely disappointing that so many gathered in Trinity Bellwoods to flaunt the advice of our public health professionals,” said Tory on Saturday night.
Dr. Eileen De Villa, Toronto’s medical officer of health, called the scene “selfish and dangerous behaviour” that could set the city back. As of Sunday, Toronto has recorded more than 10,000 cases of COVID-19, with an increase of 200 over the day before A total of 759 people have died in the city due to the disease.
I understand that the photos of people in Trinity Bellwoods were disappointing today. It was a beautiful day & we all want to enjoy our city together, but this could be selfish & dangerous behaviour that could set us back.
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