www.WeeklyVoice.com FRONT PAGE Friday, May 1, 2020 | A-1 Canada’s Leading South Asian Newspaper - Tel: 905-795-0639 Friday, MayJune 1, 2, 2020 2017 www.WeeklyVoice.com VolVol 26, 23, No. No. 18 22 PM: 40025701 Dinosaur Tooth & Insight Into Ancient Ecosystem, page 9 Cherry Blossoms Going Online In The GTA , page 11 Ford At Massive Maple Leaf Meal Program page 13 Framework To Reopen Ontario Unveiled Outreach Strategy Calls For Stage-By-Stage Approach And Appropriate Measures To Be Put In Place TORONTO: The Ontario gov- “Our top priority remains pro- offer some non-urgent and sched- ernment has released A Frame- tecting the health and safety of the uled surgeries, and other health work for Reopening our Prov- people of Ontario and supporting care services. ince, which outlines the criteria our frontline heroes as we do ev- • Stage 2: Opening more Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer erything in our power to contain workplaces, based on risk assess- of Health and health experts will and defeat this deadly virus,” said ments, which may include some use to advise the governme nt on Premier Ford. “At the same time, service industries and additional the loosening of emergency mea- we are preparing for the respon- office and retail workplaces. sures, as well as guiding princi- sible restart of our economy. This Some larger public gatherings ples for the safe, gradual reopen- next phase of our response to would be allowed, and more out- ing of businesses, services and COVID-19 is designed to help us door spaces would open. public spaces. The framework map out what needs to be done, • Stage 3: Opening of all also provides details of an out- and when, to get us back on the workplaces responsibly and fur- reach strategy, led by the Ontario road to recovery.” ther relaxing of restrictions on Jobs and Recovery Committee, to The government is planning public gatherings. help inform the restart of the pro- a stage-by-stage approach to re- Throughout each stage, con- vincial economy. opening the economy to ensure tinued protections for vulner- Premier Ford speaks about the economy Details were provided by Pre- there are appropriate measures able populations must be in mier Doug Ford, Rod Phillips, in place so workplaces can open essary to change course to main- modify operations to meet public place, along with the continued Minister of Finance, Vic Fedeli, safely. Public health officials will tain public health. health guidance. Opening some practice of physical distancing, Minister of Economic Develop- carefully monitor each stage for • Stage 1: For businesses outdoor spaces like parks and al- hand washing and r espiratory ment, Job Creation and Trade, two to four weeks, as they assess that were ordered to close or re- lowing for a greater number of in- hygiene, and significant mitiga- and Christine Elliott, Deputy Pre- the evolution of the COVID-19 strict operations, opening select dividuals to attend some events. tion plans to limit health risks. mier and Minister of Health. outbreak to determine if it is nec- workplaces that can immediately Hospitals would also begin to Continued on page 2 Workplace Safety Steps Feds, Provinces To Identify For Employers Criteria Before Reboot TORONTO: The Ontario gov- ernment is ensuring employers have the safety guidelines they need to protect workers, custom- ers, and the general public as it prepares for a gradual reopening of the provincial economy. 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On his A release from the Indian Prime part, Trudeau “appreciated” the Minister’s office said that both support provided by New Delhi the leaders agreed on the impor- to Canadian citizens in India. tance of “global solidarity and Modi later tweeted: “Had a coordination, the maintenance of warm exchange with PM @Jus- supply chains, and collaborative tinTrudeau. Thanked him for research activities aimed at find- looking after Indian citizens in ing a vaccine or therapeutic solu- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Indian Prime Canada…Collaboration and part- tions to COVID-19.” Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit in Biarritz, France nership between India and Can- Modi conveyed his assurance on Aug 25, 2019. (Photo: IANS/PIB) ada is vital to fighting the pan- to Justin Trudeau that India’s pro- available for assisting all citizens abilities. (India has already sent demic including through medical ductive capabilities in the phar- of the world, including those of shipments of essential drugs to research and supply chain man- maceutical sector would remain Canada, to the best of India’s Canada.) agement.” A-2 | Friday, May 1, 2020 www.WeeklyVoice.com THE WEEKLY VOICE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Economy: Many Factors Will Be Considered Bala Menon Continued from page 1 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS “Recent public health indica- Amb. Praveen Verma (Retd.) tors show us that we’re beginning Dr. Nivedita Das Kundu to turn a corner in the COVID-19 Harj Chaggar outbreak, while economic data, Amitabh Saxena feedback from businesses and in- Graphic Design sights from our communities are Tamarind Tree outlining how we need to plan for economic recovery,” said ACCOUNT MANAGERS Minister Phillips. “Turning on an Manu Ramachandran economy after an unprecedented G Prasaad shut-down is not as simple as Rohit Malhotra flipping a switch. We need to plan Maha this out carefully to ensure we do not spark a sudden outbreak, ONLINE MARKETING undo the progress we have made MANAGER Amitabh Saxena and put the safety of the public at risk.” LEGAL ADVISOR To reopen the economy, the Dr. Keshav Agnihotri government will consider factors such as the risk of the spread of There are over 700,000 international students in Canada. Photo by Caleb Minear on Unsplash ACCOUNTS COVID-19 and the ability to im- Asha J Singhh plement protective measures to • Approximately 90 per cent of consider plans to move into the The new Ontario Jobs and Re- keep workplaces safe.