Saskatchewan Court Hears Appeal Over COVID-19 Gathering Limits

Published on February 9, 2024

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal is considering arguments it heard against the provincial government’s gathering limits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two residents have challenged a court decision that upheld fines given to those accused of violating the restrictions by attending outdoor gatherings. Andre Memauri represented Jasmin Grandel and Darrell Mills, giving his arguments to the court on Feb. 6. Mr. Memauri is from the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF). “Our infectious disease specialist made it clear at the lower court that the outdoor transmission of COVID-19 was negligible, much like every other respiratory illness in history,” Mr. Memauri said in a JCCF news release....

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