May 28, 2021
COVID-19 Enforcement Update
The Manitoba government is providing an update on ongoing enforcement efforts to protect Manitobans from the spread of COVID-19.
Enforcement officials from Manitoba Justice attended court yesterday to obtain arrest warrants for six individuals under the Public Health Act, to prevent further offences related to attending, participating and organizing public gatherings throughout the province in violation of public health orders. Manitoba Justice has worked closely with law enforcement including the Winnipeg Police Service. As a result, one individual has been arrested and is currently detained, while the remaining five warrants are outstanding.
Enforcement officials continue to investigate all large gathering and rallies they are made aware of. All previous events remain under investigation and additional charges are continued to be expected. Defying public health orders is a serious offence that puts others at risk and violators will be held to account.
Manitobans are reminded that personnel will be out in full force this weekend to enforce the restrictions and ensure the safety of Manitobans at a critical time in the province’s pandemic response. Video evidence will be collected in support of ticketing for noncompliance.
Conservation officers will enforce public health and state of emergency orders within provincial parks. Park patrols, attendants, interpreters and beach safety services will monitor for compliance. Manitobans are advised that outdoor gatherings with anyone from outside a household are not allowed at this time. This applies to all recreation spaces including playgrounds, golf courses, parks and sports fields. Enforcement officers will also be present at shopping centres and Manitobans are reminded that only one person per household will be allowed to enter a business.
Manitobans are urged to continue reporting compliance and enforcement issues by visiting www.manitoba.ca/COVID19 and completing the reporting form, or by calling 204-945-3744 or (toll-free) 1-866-626-4862 and pressing option three on the call menu.
Manitobans are reminded to adhere to all current public health orders and stay home. Stick to the fundamentals of physical distancing, hand washing and wearing a mask.
For more information on COVID-19 in Manitoba, visit www.manitoba.ca/COVID19.
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