THE HARMS OF THE LOCKDOWNS

Canadian medical expert Dr. Ari Joffe recently published a cost-benefit analysis on the government-mandated lockdown restrictions, estimating that the harms caused by lockdown measures are at least five to 10 times greater than the benefits. After all, a population plagued by economic downturn, unemployment and loneliness is at risk of early mortality, reduced lifespan and chronic disease.

Further, the World Health Organization is urging governments not to use lockdowns as the primary method of combating the coronavirus, warning that we could see a doubling of global poverty and child malnutrition.

And yet, Ontario and Quebec have entered second lockdowns, with respective premiers Doug Ford and François Legault shutting down physical recreation facilities, retail stores, restaurants, salons and many other services. Schools and universities have not offered full in-person learning for almost an entire year.