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An Amish community in southwestern Ontario is facing an estimated $300,000 in fines and property liens after failing to comply with measures when crossing the U.S. border. The tickets and subsequent fines were issued to members of the religious community during crossings in 2021 and 2022 after they failed to submit proof of quarantine plans and vaccination receipts to border officials using the ArriveCan App, they and their lawyers told the Star. The Star travelled to the community, about 200 km northwest of Toronto, and spoke to members who were present during the crossings. While the Amish religion prevents the community from being identified in the media, one member described a lack of clarity surrounding the process. Their community only interacts with technology in very limited circumstances, they explained, and weren’t aware of the COVID measures when they crossed the border to the U.S. Even if they had been, they didn’t have cellphones to operate the app or medical records to show border agents, they said. As dual citizens, the group was still permitted to make the crossings without vaccination records, but, in doing so, 15 members were issued more then two dozen failure to comply infractions. After being issued the tickets, however, many community members were unsure of how to navigate the court system, according to lawyer Mark Joseph. They assumed the province would be in contact with them to help them move through the process, he said, but that they never heard from either the federal or provincial government again. In turn, many were automatically convicted after failing to respond to court summons, but weren’t aware, said Joseph, who is now representing just under two dozen community members in the Welland provincial offenses court. “It’s just a bit of an outrage. This community doesn’t really have the capacity to deal with complicated legal systems in the first place,” Joseph said. “When we became aware of these convictions in September and we started talking to community members, we had to explain the concept of a legal trial to some of them because they just didn’t know, and their worry was, ‘OK, if we have to go to court, you have to tell us a week in advance, because it takes us two days by horse to get there.’” It wasn’t until this spring, nearly two years after the measures of the Quarantine Act measures were lifted, that some members of the community realized they had been convicted and that the subsequent fines were being sought by collection agencies by way of liens placed on their properties. According to Joseph, the community only became aware after one of their own visited a bank to obtain financing for a new property. “To register these liens, which could result in the loss of their farms, or community, is something we think is very unfair,” Joseph said. “We know of at least one person who had to sell their farm to satisfy a lien.” “The liens sometimes involve husband and wife, registered against the same property,” he added. The ArriveCan app, a digital self-serve tool that allows travellers to submit information in advance, was first launched in 2020 as a means of moving away from paper records and more efficiently track customs declarations. When vaccinations became mandatory to enter Canada in 2021, the government designated the app as a way to provide proof of vaccination and quarantine plans to border officials. While the Canada Border Services Agency says the tool was “necessary and effective” in curbing the transmission of COVID-19, the launch was ; in 2023, Canada’s auditor general announced it would undergo a review of the project, which cost the government $60 million. In her auditor general Karen Hogan the federal government had “repeatedly failed” to follow proper practices at every stage of launching the app. After the mandate was lifted in 2022, the federal government said only 191 tickets had been issued in all for failing to provide COVID-19 vaccination data since the app’s launch. According to Joseph, at least 20 of those were issued to the Amish. The Ministry of the Attorney General, which oversees Ontario’s court system, directed questions from the Star to regional prosecutors in Niagara. When reached for comment, spokesperson for the Welland Provincial Offenses Crown office Bryan Sparks maintained that community members could have responded by mail or travelled to the court, just under 250 km away, in person. “Whether an individual is disputing a ticket or planning to pay the fine, relevant information is included on the back of the ticket, such as the court mailing address for mail correspondence. Individuals also have the option to go in-person to any Provincial Offences Court in Ontario to address the ticket,” Sparks said. The issue has made its way to Canada’s House of Commons, where Conservative MP Alex Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), has argued that the Liberal government not only failed to sufficiently communicate with the community after the tickets were issued, but that it did not notify or inform them of the Quarantine Act measures before its implementation. While others could access that information online or by phone, Ruff’s Amish constituents could not; “They don’t use technology, so they weren’t even informed of these measures until they arrived at the border,” he said in an interview. Ruff, who has in the House of Commons, is imploring the Liberal government to rectify the situation. “They’re a demographic I’ve had the pleasure of knowing my whole life,” he said. “They’re pacifists, I’ve never even known them to hire lawyers, except for land transfers. Now, they’re getting penalized for not using technology they weren’t even informed about.” Had the tickets been disputed at the time, or in the event they are reopened, the court would examine if the Amish had access to accommodations that adhered to the constraints of their religion and how realistic those alternatives were within the scope of their lifestyles, said law professor at the University of Windsor, Richard Moon. “Anytime the state restricts a form of religious freedom, it has an obligation to justify that interference or that restriction under the Charter of Rights, to show they have good and substantial reasons for doing so,” said Moon. “So the question for the court will be were there alternative means available to the Amish to (comply), and then, how effective were those alternatives.” While the professor pointed out it’s not unusual or unreasonable to be expected to adhere to regulations when crossing a border, he said he’s still “somewhat surprised” that the Crown, or government, had not reached a form of accommodation before the convictions were registered. “It does seem unduly kind of harsh in the circumstances,” he said. As of early November, Joseph said his firm had been in the Welland courts. “We hope that once we speak to the Crown, we can come to a reasonable resolution,” Joseph said. “If not, we’ll proceed to court.”Andrés Giménez traded to Blue Jays from Guardians: Source
The stock market is slumping today. Why is the 'Santa rally' over?president Florentino Pérez has said he will propose a "corporate reorganisation" of the club, with members to vote on whether a change in ownership structure is necessary to protect its financial assets. Madrid are one of just four Spanish clubs -- with , and -- which remain member-owned, and weren't obliged to become public limited companies under a 1990 law. In a 90-minute speech to the club's annual assembly, Pérez claimed that a dispute with LaLiga over the CVC investment deal -- which saw other clubs receive a total of €2 billion in exchange for future broadcast income -- and the way the league collectively negotiates TV rights meant that a new structure was needed to guarantee the club's independence. "We're working on defending ourselves on attacks on our financial wealth," Perez said. "Our club should have a structure which protects us as an institution. We'll do everything necessary so that the club belongs to its members, so that nobody can take away our financial assets. "I can confirm that we'll bring a corporate reorganisation proposal to an assembly, which guarantees members are real owners of our club. They wanted to take away our income to give it to LaLiga." Pérez did not give details of what the reorganisation would involve. "I'll keep you informed, we'll have an assembly to explain it clearly," he said. "You'll understand it perfectly ... I'll give everything so that Madrid's income continues to be Madrid's, Barcelona's continues to be Barcelona's and Athletic Club's continues to be Athletic's. Our club should have a structure to protect us." The speech also saw Pérez criticize the decision not to hand the , reiterate his opposition to UEFA and support for the Super League, and dismiss concerns over lost revenue due to postponed concerts at the new Bernabéu. " [Hernández] is a great player, he's from Madrid, and he has our affection," Pérez said. "He deserved a Ballon d'Or, but not this one. He deserved it the year before. This year, the Ballon d'Or should have gone to a Real Madrid player: Vinícius, or our captain , or even . "Some of [the voters] didn't even include Vinícius in the top 10. Can anyone understand journalists not thinking Vinícius is one of the best in the world? Nobody knows who [the journalists] are ... The Ballon d'Or should be independently organized, and it should be in the hands of people who are recognized." In recent years, Pérez has used his speech at the assembly to repeatedly express his opposition to UEFA and the new Champions League format, and insist on the need for radical change in European football. "We don't want to go down in history like Blockbuster," he said, referring to the once-dominant video rental chain, and comparing it unfavourably with Netflix. "We want to embrace new technology ... There's a real opportunity for a change of direction, to restore football's greatness. This system doesn't work. The moment is critical. It's time to act." Pérez said the club's decision in September to postpone all planned concerts at the rebuilt Bernabéu stadium after complaints from neighbors over noise levels was a minor issue in terms of its financial impact. "The organization of concerts isn't especially lucrative for the club," he said. "We only rent out the stadium. The income is around 1% of our annual budget. "But we understand this activity is important. It means that all the citizens of Madrid benefit [from the stadium]. We're at the disposition of the local authorities."
Railway Board appoints 23 divisional heads replacing existing ones after delay of over 2 monthsThe Carolina Hurricanes have activated top forward Seth Jarvis from injured reserve. Jarvis missed the last seven games with an upper-body injury. He returned to practice in a no-contact jersey on November 19th. In a corresponding move, Carolina also recalled goaltender Yaniv Perets and assigned defender Ty Smith. Jarvis will return ahead of a three-game homestand for the Hurricanes, giving a much-needed boost to a Carolina offense that got outscored by New Jersey and Columbus in their last two outings. Jarvis has 11 points through 13 games this season, returning to a pivotal role in the team’s top-six and special teams. He’s coming off a prolific 2023-24 campaign, scoring 33 goals and 67 points despite playing most of the season injured. The 22-year-old has established himself as a pillar of the Carolina lineup, and will now get a chance to get back to point-per-game scoring. His return will likely bump William Carrier or Tyson Jost out of the lineup, with Eric Robinson hanging onto his role with four points in his last four games. Carolina also bolsters their net with this move, recalling Perets following a scary injury to de facto starter Pyotr Kochetkov. No update on Kochetkov’s prognosis has been given, but Perets’ recall suggests Carolina will deal with at least a few days without their top netminder. They’ll now have to decide between Spencer Martin and Perets for the starting role. Martin has a 1-2-1 record and a .870 save percentage through five NHL games this year. Perets hasn’t made his first career NHL start yet but has stepped into three AHL games – with a .825 save percentage through three games. With both goalies on NHL recalls, the Chicago Wolves are left with Dustin Tokarski and Ruslan Khazheyev in their net. The Hurricanes will move forward with an improved offense, but tattered goaltending room. They’re 6-3-1 through their last 10 games, outscoring opponents 39-to-28. This article first appeared on Pro Hockey Rumors and was syndicated with permission.
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