François Legault was able to announce his first good news for a long time, Tuesday, with the start of a modest deconfinement. But even in the CAQ ranks, elected officials share the incomprehension and exasperation of the opposition in the face of certain positions of public health.
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They might not say it publicly, for the sake of cohesion, but members of government sometimes feel caught between the rock and the bark. They want to speak with one voice for the respect of the instructions. But some say they understand the political opponents who question positions defended by the government under the recommendation of Public Health.
“On the rapid tests, our specialists, they are hard to follow. We know that it’s not easy for (Christian) Dubé to follow them … and say that they are the experts! »Asked me a member of the caucus, perplexed by the under-utilization of the two million tests sent by the federal government.
Another expressed a weariness towards the procrastination of scientists, telling me that “if all of their opinions in government, which are constantly changing, were made public, people would be surprised”. Moreover, François Legault promised that they would be revealed. We still don’t know when.
Of course, the pandemic of such a magnitude being unprecedented, even the experts are struggling to make the right diagnoses, to establish the right steps to follow. It takes a good dose of indulgence. Government officials know this, but they face the same challenges as everyone else. Many are fathers or mothers of families at the end of their resources to console the disappointments of their children, in particular.
Misunderstanding for sports
In caucus, one of them recently emptied her bag against Public Health, which still refuses the government to allow the resumption of certain sports.
” Beside the track “, One would say that” they do not understand what it is, young people “, indignant the member, according to our sources.
Others feel the same frustration, but did not see fit to add more, after their leader made it clear that Public Health refused to allow sports, mainly because they are gatherings. .
“I share the fear that young people will be penalized a lot; in the government, we would do it (authorize sports), but would there also be a political price to go against public health? »Explains another member who feels stuck, and who summed up in two words:« It’s pocket ».
In the red zones, outdoor activities are only allowed for four people, so the possibilities are quite limited too.
No way to play hockey at the village ice rink! But Public Health has pleaded with the government that the new variants, which are feared, can be transmitted much more, even outside.
And the restaurants!
The day before the announcement of the deconfinement embryo, it was rumored that restaurant dining rooms could reopen everywhere, except in Greater Montreal. During the preceding caucus meeting, according to our information, there was also talk of a scenario of large-scale opening of restaurants for lunches and dinners, in return for closing in the evening. Finally, the government and Public Health opted for regions that only regained the orange tint.
For now, in the red zone, we will have to be content with shopping … or going to the museum! And at least, CEGEP and university students will be able to gradually return to class. It really is better than nothing.
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