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Originally Posted by Slava
So, what do people think that they'll do today with the mask bylaw? I have no idea, and could see them going either way; keeping this in place until after Stampede and maybe through the end of July, or dropping it today and falling in-line with the rest of the province.
The only two that I've seen state things publicly were Farrell and Chahal who were in favour of keeping the bylaw in place. I am fairly sure that Farkas is in favour of dropping the bylaw now. I don't know where the others stand.
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The vote two weeks ago was a tie 7-7 to end the mask bylaw on July 1st. The same 7 will obviously continue to vote to remove the bylaw, so all it needs for the bylaw to come off is one of the other 7 to flip their vote.
Since that vote 2 weeks ago, the province has clarified that it's mask mandate still covers taxis, transit, care and seniors facilities. Which means that those places are still required to have masks even if the city removes its bylaw. This could convince someone to change their vote.
We are also significantly further along in vaccinating with second doses, where we probably have advanced around 20% of eligible in those two weeks.
According to new articles coming out today, city admin is recommending the bylaw being taken off immediately, whereas two weeks ago they wanted to keep it until the end of July.
If I had to guess, I would guess that at least one councillor switches sides and the mask bylaw will end today.