As we confront what may prove to be the defining event of our lifetime, Michael Ryan’s call to action is proving persuasive for many policy-makers.
The evidence was to the contrary in both cases. The WHO’s own guidelines suggest that travel measures are justified at the beginning of an outbreak, as they allow countries to gain time, even if only a few days, to implement preparedness measures. “Exceptional circumstances call for exceptional measures,” Trudeau said. Yet it was clear at least a week ago that we are living in extraordinary times and that speed should trump perfection.Canadians may have been lulled into a false sense of security by the relatively small number of confirmed cases
He said he’s come through past crisis like 9/11 and the 2008/09 financial meltdown but the current crunch is unprecedented for performers. Entertainment work at trade shows, in schools, on cruise ships, at birthday parties and in clubs has dried up, virtually overnight. “I had six shows this week and they were all cancelled,” he said. “Part of the concern is that I don’t know how long it is going to last.
Jason Furman, a top economic advisor to Barack Obama during the Great Recession, said in an interview with Vox that the speed of the coronavirus means governments should not get caught up in designing clever, targeted policy. He said his policy preference would be to give people cash – a flat amount for adults and half for children.
But,but,but....they want to get it right...
The only time Trudeau makes a snap decision is when it’s in his best interest not Canadians, he should come out from behind the beard.
Couldn’t agree more, so far I can’t fault the Liberal Government.... I may not be a Liberal supporter, but credit due when earned! Stay strong Canada, remember, help each other!🇨🇦
Dear John Ivison: Trudeau is a slow learner. But you know that.
A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week. George S. Patton
No fucking kidding...
Liberal government will learn nothing. They should be accused for criminal negligence.
Perfection!? 😣
The Trudeau 'Liberals' are too busy worrying about optics to actually act with any speed or authority.
Funny how Mayor Tory called everyone RACIST for not attending Chinese restaurants and now tells them to shut down What a croak of imbeciles running all 3 levels of government. The people complaining IN THE BEGINNING once again proven to be right they were wrong.
More like speed is more important than political correctness. cdnpoli coronavirus
A bit late most of us who were accused of being racist weeks ago could say.
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