In a move that was not unexpected, the provincial government extended the state of emergency under the Emergency Measures Act.
The extension went into effect at 4:00 pm August 12, 2020, and will remain in effect for 30 days.
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Under a state of emergency the government can react quickly to support efforts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The state of emergency was first declared on March 20, 2020.
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