Toronto Mayor John Tory was photographed breaking social distancing rules at Trinity Bellwood park yesterday, yet gave stern warnings to Torontonians about similar behaviour.
Really. Should ask the mayor about this @CityNews @CP24...
— the bicycle formerly known as kyle (@theBicyKyle) May 24, 2020
Mask down, and not 6 feet. This is the mixed messaging our government is sending young people.
How do you do fellow youths. pic.twitter.com/lJ0iKWqGcw
The photos emerged after public outcry over photos of a crowded Trinity Bellwood park, a west-Toronto public area that has remained open to the public throughout the pandemic.
It just gets better... pic.twitter.com/652T5LMnBz
— the bicycle formerly known as kyle (@theBicyKyle) May 24, 2020
While Mayor Tory was out and about breaking social distancing rules, regular Canadians were being fined to the tune of millions of dollars in total.
Honestly, @JohnTory, what the heck is this? Not only are you less than 6ft from these people, LOOK AT YOUR MASK! Italian Mayors roamed the streets yelled at people to go home; you pull your mask down for a photo op? Toronto and @epdevilla deserve a public apology from you! pic.twitter.com/VhCc7JGVTK
— Heather - #NoCutsToEducation (@OhhaiHeather) May 24, 2020
Regarding the crowded park, Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, tweeted her disappointment when she saw the large gathering in the popular downtown park.
“I understand that the photos of people in Trinity Bellwoods were disappointing today. It was a beautiful day & we all want to enjoy our city together, but this could be selfish & dangerous behaviour that could set us back,” Dr. de Villa tweeted.
I understand that the photos of people in Trinity Bellwoods were disappointing today. It was a beautiful day & we all want to enjoy our city together, but this could be selfish & dangerous behaviour that could set us back. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/cKVj0DdBhh
— Dr. Eileen de Villa (@epdevilla) May 23, 2020
City councillor Joe Cressy also chimed in, tweeting: "Toronto, this will not end well if we don’t all do our part and respect physical distancing. Going outside is good for physical and mental health, but at a distance. We’re by no means out of the woods yet. Anything but. Please, we are all in this together."
Yesterday, many people across our city were upset and offended by images of crowds congregating together in Trinity Bellwoods Park. I count myself among them. Please see my statement below. pic.twitter.com/DvGXeOutRM
— Joe Cressy (@joe_cressy) May 24, 2020
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