May 13th, 2021

Stay at home extension is the result of Doug Ford’s choices, says Horwath

QUEEN’S PARK — NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said the current Stay at Home order has to be extended, yet again, because Premier Doug Ford continuously refuses to do what the experts have told him to do.

“People are frustrated. They are exhausted. They are struggling with isolation. And they will be devastated to hear this Stay at Home order has to be extended, yet again, because of Doug Ford’s choices,” said Horwath. “People and families have to stay locked down because Ford refuses to do what the experts have been telling him to do.

“If I were premier today, I would give workers paid sick days, close non-essential businesses and give them financial support, focus on hotspots, and re-open outdoor activities safely, right away.”

Those are all recommendations from Doug Ford’s own Science Table.

“He’s not listening to experts. He doesn’t want to spend the money. And we are all paying the price for his choices.”