#CANADA: New Democrats Call For investigation Of Government 's Handling Of Pandemic

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The health critic of the New Democratic Party is calling for an investigation into the government's handling of the covid-19 crisis  

In a press release, the party says, "In order to ensure accountability and transparency for Canadians, today NDP Health Critic Don Davies called on the federal government to launch an independent public inquiry into Canada’s COVID-19 preparedness and response under the federal Inquiries Act,’"

An independent commission of inquiry is already investigating Trudeau's use of the Emergencies Act during the pandemic.

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#AUSTRALIA: Law With $90K Fines For Protesting Condemned As "Attack On Democracy"

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New powers will allow Victoria Premier Dan Andrews to impose a state of emergency any time he likes - and citizens could face $90,000 fines or two years in jail if they protest.

Under the legislation, opposition MPs fear the premier could use public health orders to target individuals on age, gender, sexual orientation, political belief, or activity, hand raised civil rights concerns about the abridgment of a citizen's right to protest.

Health minister Martin Foley insisted the new legislation was designed to be transparent, but it was savaged by the opposition as 'an attack on democracy.'

Australia, and Victoria state in particular, have recently endured some of the most stringent and brutal lockdowns in the world.

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#BULGARIA: Restaurants, Bars Threaten To Reopen After Months Closed Due To Pandemic

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Owners of Bulgarian restaurants and nightclubs  – which were forced to close months ago because of the pandemic – have threatened the unauthorised openings of their businesses after police and health inspectors surprised a series of ‘illegal’ parties in restaurants.

“If within two weeks there is no decision about opening our sector, all establishments will open in one day and work from then on. We have nothing to lose. We will not wait any longer," the Bulgarian Association of Restaurants’ chairman stated.

But Health Minister Kostadin Angelov said the option to open restaurants was not on the table.

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