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Reaction mixed to Manitoba’s new restrictions as calls for financial support grow
While Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Loren Remillard was not surprised by any of the restrictions, but he said a financial plan to support needed to be presented and wasn’t.“We got the restrictions, but we got deafening silence on the financial aid,” Remillard said. “Some businesses have been closed since the fall and now we’re seeing additional businesses having to shutter their doors and without significant financial aid some of those doors just won’t open.”Winnipeg ICU doctor Anand Kumar says it was about time for stricter measures, but expects to see them around longer than what was announced Friday.“I think (three weeks) is unlikely.