The elasticity of what has been proclaimed as “science” has caused exhaustion, as well as frustration around the world. The science is evolving, and the world is adapting. Canada cannot afford to lag behind. Many countries in Europe — including Sweden, Denmark, the U.K., Norway, Ireland and Switzerland — are removing all mandates and restrictions. Saskatchewan and Alberta are moving in a similar direction, as are several U.S. states. There is an increasing inclination to learn to live with COVID-19 as an endemic like the annual flu, and return society to some degree of normalcy.
Vaccinations are not the perfect solution that we were once led to believe. Many fully vaccinated and boosted individuals, including political leaders and several NHL players, have tested positive, usually with minor symptoms. The impact of COVID and its newest variants has been less severe for those fully vaccinated but there have been exceptions.
The concerns protesters are expressing deserve respect from the government and not the prime minister’s dismissive comparison with demonstrations he has supported, such as those of Black Lives Matter. BLM protests in America erupted into violent criminal behaviour, arson and extensive damage to public and private property in many cities.
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