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Archived News: COVID-19 Industry Resources

Re-opening the Province Framework

Applications now open to be a listed hotel for the COVID-19 mandatory 3-night hotel stays. Submissions must be received by Feb 10, 2021, at 23:59 Pacific time.

Mandatory Hotel Stay for All Air Travellers Arriving in Canada

Additional Information on Mandatory Hotel Stay for All air Travellers Arriving to Canada

Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework (Nov 2020)

Reopening Ontario After COVID-19

Framework for Reopening our Province (July 13, 2020) - PDF available here

Stage 1 of Re-opening Ontario

Stage 2 of Re-opening Ontario

Stage 3 of Re-opening Ontario

Support for Businesses and Employers:

November 20, 2020: Additional Supports Available for Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Public Health Measures - Province Doubling Financial Support for Businesses Affected by Additional Restrictions
Businesses can apply online for temporary property tax and energy cost rebate grants from the province, via an easy-to-use one-window portal. The rebates will cover the length of time that a business is required to temporarily close or significantly restrict services as a result of being located in an area categorized as Red-Control or Lockdown, or previously categorized as modified Stage 2 public health restrictions. Most businesses can expect to receive their rebate payments within a few weeks of submitting a complete application.

A detailed list of eligible businesses, as well as instructions for applying, can be found at Ontario.ca/covidsupport.

November 16, 2020: Applications Now Open for Ontario's COVID-19 Relief Funding for Your Business (Main Street Relief Grant for Personal protective equipment (PPE), Property Tax and Energy Cost Rebate Grants)

November 10, 2020: Ontario's Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover Promotes Job Creation by Reducing Taxes on Employers​

November 06, 2020: Ontario Increasing Services to Workers and Small Businesses. Ensuring non-unionized workers have access to the workplace representation they need and the benefits they deserve

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Operational Review Report

November 03, 2020: Ontario's Property Tax and Energy Cost Rebates Program (Application forms will be available starting on November 16, 2020.)

Health & Safety Guidelines for Hotels

New Guidance on Using Masks in the Workplace

Health and Safety Association Guidance Documents for Workplaces During the COVID-19 Outbreak 

COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance for Hotel Reception, Room Service and Front Line Staff 

COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance for Hotel Housekeeping and Laundry 

COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance for Tourism and Hospitality Sector 

COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance for Office Administration and Secretarial Staff 

COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance for Office Sector 

COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance for Executives and Management 

Health and Safety Guidance During COVID-19 For Employers of Office Settings 

COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance for Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance Employees 

COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance for Driver and Truck Driver 

COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance for Sales and Customer Service Representatives 

COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance for Food Retail Sector 

COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance for Curbside Pick Up and Delivery Services

ALCOHOL LAWS:

AGCO: Changes to Tied House Liquor Sales Licence Requirements

AGCO: Liquor sales licensees may extend their patios for the duration of 2020 once permitted to open 

AGCO: Liquor sales licensees may now sell liquor for takeout or delivery along with food

Travel Restrictions

Economic InsightsThe Economic Impact of Travel Restrictions on the Canadian Economy due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dentons: An analysis of Canadian travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 outbreak

INDOOR WEDDINGS:

November 20, 2020: Peel & Toronto Under Lockdown Effective November 23, 2020 as Ontario Takes Further Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19

Ontario's Guidance for Professional Meeting and Event Facilities During COVID-19

Guidelines for Bars & Restaurants:

PROVINCIAL:

Fire Prevention Week: Guidelines for the Safe Use of Heaters on Outdoor Patios

-  Patio Heaters Safety Guidelines

Resources

2020 Ontario Budget: Ontario's Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover