In turn, RCMP contacted the territory's public health enforcement task force to issue a "summary offence ticket" for $1,725 on June 10. Prior to the interview, health officials repeatedly informed residents that non-essential travel to the territory was prohibited. On Wednesday, a joint statement from Cochrane, Health Minister Diane Thom and Chief Public Health Officer Kami Kandola attempted to clarify the situation. The statement said the territory's enforcement officers have been working with that new interpretation of the public health order since May 29 — nearly two weeks prior to Cochrane's interview and the first public acknowledgement of the change. 's head of enforcement, said in an interview with CBC that any ticket issued by a public health officer would be able to stand up in court.

Source: CBC News June 11, 2020 22:11 UTC