02-01-2022, 05:10 PM
(02-01-2022, 04:00 PM)tomh009 Wrote: No one is promoting or suggesting COVID Zero in Canada, though. And we haven't had a single lockdown, at least not in Ontario.
I suppose the question is, how do you define 'lockdown'? Chinese style, no. But when staff are lock-out of work, because certain businesses are unable to open, that's sort of a lock down. Just because it doesn't affect everyone doesn't mean is doesn't exist. Further, and I should qualify, those listening to public health measures, when one is required to self-isolate for x# of days, that too is sort of a lockdown.
But I do get that for a lot of folks it's business as usual. Same paycheque as usual. Same work, different days. For those who hide in their house most of the time (self-imposed lockdown), this covid experience has meant nothing to them.
And remember, the Federal Government considers what we have a 'lockdown'. Otherwise, it wouldn't be called a lockdown benefit.
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/...nefit.html