⁣A question raised by independent Ontario MPP Randy Hillier in the legislature about COVID-19 quarantine camps that could be coming to the province in the not-too-distant future.⁣


The Premier has been actively dodging my questions since July. Today was
just another example of the new status quo in Queen’s Park, no
response. After this exchange I’m not even sure if the Premier and his
Cabinet know what's going on regarding the Federal government
considering the expansion of isolation/quarantine facilities from coast
to coast.

The language in the RFI is overly broad and ambiguous, and we ought to
have clarification on the purpose of these isolation/quarantine
facilities. I asked clear and precise questions about the Federal
government's tendering for “isolation/quarantine camps” in Ontario.
Where will they be, how many will there be, and how many people will be
housed?

The Government House Leader suggests these are for “international
travellers”, however the RFP says “public health and other related
federal requirements associated with the COVID-19 pandemic response.” My
question on the purpose was cut short and once again the government
refused to give an answer. Why won't they answer? It seems to me they
aren't even aware of these proposals.