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Mandatory mask debate escalates in Calgary city council as proposed bylaw expands to indoor spaces
Calgary city council begins discussions on face mask policies amid COVID-19 pandemic On Tuesday, Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) chief Tom Sampson and strategic services manager with Calgary Community Standards Kay Choi presented the new bylaw.“The temporary bylaw was made through a collective effort with input from a dozen service lines and feedback from over 2,000 business owners,” Choi said.“This bylaw, if passed, would mandate face coverings in all indoor public premises and public vehicles.”Shopping malls, entertainment facilities and taxis would all be part of the new bylaw, however, private spaces such as schools, daycares and private residences would be exempt from the mask mandate.Choi added the bylaw also has