A petition calling for the cancellation of Phase 4 has made a large impression on tens of thousands of Manitobans.

Aldin Sabic is surprised to see the large response from Manitobans after creating an online petition. Originally creating it with his mom's health needs in mind, Sabic believed that the easing of restrictions is coming too rapidly.

"It hits really close to home... (my mom) has been really scared," Sabic says. "She was not happy with Phase 4 either."

The province shares that over 50,000 people participated in its Phase 4 online survey. 

"While Manitoba's response to COVID-19 has been led by scientific evidence and the advice of our public health professionals, we need to keep listening to what Manitobans are ready to accept and support at each phase of our recovery efforts," Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen says. "I want to thank Manitobans for their valuable input and commitment to keep the virus at bay as we continue to take a balanced and measured approach at restarting our economy."