Conservative MP David Sweet—the first federal elected official from his party—has joined Ontario MPP Roman Baber in calling for an end to COVID-19 lockdowns and moving the province back to the “Green” zone. “Lockdowns are harmful to the physical and psychological well being of Ontarians,” Sweet said at a press conference on Wednesday. “We should focus on protecting the vulnerable in long-term care homes and congregate living settings.” Ontario has seen numerous outbreaks of COVID-19 in its long-term care homes that claimed the lives of many residents there. To date, the province has reported 3,756 resident deaths in long-term care homes. Sweet is the latest Canadian politician to break ranks with the broadly united front elected officials have presented on the need for sweeping restrictions on schools, recreation, businesses and travel to slow the spread of COVID−19. Baber, who was removed by Premier Doug Ford from the Progressive Conservative caucus in …
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