Originally Posted by
Yul_voyager
Good initiative but I don't think that will help to change the government approach for the 14 days quarantine. The government couldn't care less about the facts (otherwise, how could one explains that the rules are exactly the same no matter where you come from, if the origin has 10 times less cases or 20 times more cases than in Canada). They are going to keep the 14 days quarantine anyway because 1- they want to discourage travel as much as possible and 2- they want to show they are tough on travelers (since most Canadians don't travel internationally I am pretty sure a majority of people agree with the 14 days quarantine - basic politics).
Emphasis added - "since most Canadians don't travel internationally I am pretty sure a majority of people agree with the 14 days quarantine - basic politics" . . . What's amazing is how in favour Canadians are at keeping the quarantine in place. It affects a small percentage of the population and also - there are so few stories in the news which support the other side. I guess Canadians - living in such a big country - don't feel closed in.
The quarantine period is not going to be lifted until the pandemic is over and health officials are on record as saying this. I don't think they want a solution or any exemptions because people are adamantly opposed to the quarantine.