Please listen to this @NEWSTALK1010 interview with York Region Medical Officer of Health Dr. Karim Kurji. He expects that the province will put York into lockdown this weekend, but doesn't recommend it. https://www.iheartradio.ca/newstalk-1010/audio/podcasts/dec-9-do-lockdowns-work-1.14131165?mode=Article

Dr. Kurji says he must consider "the downside of mental health issues, social isolation and economic ruining for small businesses in particular".

Dr. Kurji goes on to say that "going into lockdown won't necessarily help anyone", they will have "minimal effect" and that Toronto/Peel lockdowns haven't had the expected results.

I get that professionals often disagree on the best way to achieve an outcome. I am not sharing this to encourage people to disregard the advice of govt or local health officials.

But I am sharing this to note that Ontario stands alone in locking down small businesses while allowing big box stores to remain open. All other provinces have chief medical officers driving policies, but none have adopted Ontario's approach.