The Kenora OPP have laid charges under the Emergency Measures and Civil Protection Act.

Police received a complaint regarding a large group of people gathering at a residence in the south side of Kenora.

On Saturday, police responded to a residence regarding the complaint. Officers attended and educated all subjects about emergency orders made under the EMCPA. As a result, a 38-year-old male was charged with 'Fail to comply with an order made during an emergency' as per EMCPA.

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The Provincial Offences Act (POA) has been updated to include three offences which may be enforced by police for each offence, at the following set fines:

· Fail to comply with an order made during an emergency = Fine of $750

· Obstruction of Person exercising a power in accordance with an emergency order = Fine of $1,000

· Obstruction of Person performing a duty in accordance with an emergency order = Fine of $1,000, Corporations (as a Part 3 offence) Fine = $500,000

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Charge laid under emergency order