454 – Therapeutics, Vaccines, Lockdowns and International Travel – A Very Covid New Year!

Yes, many Canadians aren't aware that both the CDC in the US and our own public health officials here says that there is risk of transmission only after you are within 6 feet of someone for 15 mins or more. There is so much important nuance that is hardly ever reported. https://t.co/rSKtyOdMHg

— Anthony Furey (@anthonyfurey) December 30, 2020

COVID Better solutions Part 5. End the lockdowns, twenty senior ONtario medical Doctors call for an end to lockdowns. Politicians, PHO and media dismiss their concerns. #onpoli https://t.co/oJbiatDTNK

— Randy Hillier (@randyhillier) December 30, 2020

Ford admits he knew of finance minister’s holiday vacation two weeks ago, regrets not asking him to returnhttps://t.co/LP7e3OVXFb pic.twitter.com/66STmxtilN

— CP24 (@CP24) December 30, 2020

I don’t want this to conclude with Ford punishing Phillips. I want it to conclude with Ford no longer punishing the rest of us.

— Anthony Furey (@anthonyfurey) December 30, 2020

🚨WATCH: Mayor @JohnTory defends Finance Minister Rod Phillips for vacationing in the Caribbean during lockdown.

“He’s a human being and he made a mistake.. I especially stand by my friends when they make mistakes.” #onpoli #covod19ontario pic.twitter.com/VbtTQuFloO

— Kamil Karamali (@KamilKaramali) December 30, 2020

The issue here is not that the Minister did something dangerous – he didn't.

The issue is that the Ford government is well aware that COVID-19 is not a dangerous virus for most people and in no way warrants travel restrictions or involuntary lockdowns. #onpoli https://t.co/VWqgRpt9Jg

— Patrick Phillips MD (@DrP_MD) December 30, 2020

Saskatchewan cabinet minister in California to sell home, premier aware of trip https://t.co/QRPi6ucTgF pic.twitter.com/rvHGlwBof9

— Global National (@GlobalNational) December 30, 2020

NEW: Canada is requiring passengers arriving in Canada to present a negative COVID-19 test result, taken within the last three days, upon arrival.

— Rachel Gilmore (@atRachelGilmore) December 30, 2020

With your support, our Liberal team is working to keep Canada moving forward — with bold action to protect people’s health, create good new jobs, protect a clean environment, and build a more inclusive Canada

If you’re able, chip in today: https://t.co/Ganoxlc6tI pic.twitter.com/MgJdoPEalS

— Liberal Party (@liberal_party) December 29, 2020

The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.

The central bank pumps an unprecedented $400B of printed cash into financial markets, the assets of the super-rich balloon and the real value of workers' wages shrinks. pic.twitter.com/39Rbp0nBnG

— Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) December 30, 2020

About to join @am640 in Toronto to discuss CPP rates. As of tomorrow morning, every Canadian will see their take home pay drop as CPP rates rise by up to 9.3%. Every employer will see a similar hike in their payroll tax bill.

— Dan Kelly (@CFIB) December 31, 2020