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What is it?
The Safe Access to Vulnerable Infrastructure By-law would set 100 meter buffer zones on how close "nuisance" demonstrations can be to certain types of buildings including places of worship, public and independent schools, post-secondary institutions, healthcare facilities, cementaries, childcare centres, and other designated facilities. Fines range from $500-$5000 per individual.
Bottom of graphic shows a map to illustration the amount of space blocked by the proposed bylaw. 78.3 square km of the City of Winnipeg would be restricted.
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"Why is this important?"
- Nuisance Protest is non-specific, meaning any and all public protests, marches, round dances & other gatherinsg could be subject.
- There are already anti-hate laws and a 50 meter buffer zone set by the Province for Reproductive Healthcare Facilities
- Areas restricted by this by-law are public spaces and points of proximity to decision makers. City Hall, University Campuses, Wab Kinew's Office, etc.
- Fines of up to $5000 could be issued to every person who shows up to Round Dances, rallies, group bike rides, marches, etc.
- The language of the by-law extends to any protests in these exclusion zones that use amplified sound or block traffic.
- Police will have new tools they will use to silence and punish protesters
- This will almost certainly be racist in implementation.
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"How to Help"
- Show up for a rally at City Hall on Tuesday, Feb 17 @ 8:45 AM before EPC puts the by-law to a voite
- Register as a delegate to speak to EPC on Tuesday, or submit written delegations by TOMORROW, Friday 13 @ Noon
- Check out @wpgsouthcentre4justice on instagram who have shared instructions and a template for written delegations
- Speak to your union, community, and religious leaders about your concerns and urge them to submit comments or register to delegate
DEMONSTRATIONS ARE DEMOCRATIC - Rally against "ANTI-PROTEST" Bylaw proposed by Councillor Evan Duncan to the City of Winnipeg's Executive Policy Committee on TUESDAY, FEB 17 @ CITY HALL @ 8:45 AM