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CITY OF MARKHAM COVID-19 WEBSITE
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY:
Provincial Guidelines for Hotels:
Refer to the Covid-19: Provincial Government page for Current Ontario restrictions and guidelines on:
- - Meeting & Event Facilities
- - Organized Public Events, Social Gatherings, Religious Services, Rites and Ceremonies
- - Events & Gatherings
- - Weddings, Funerals and other Religious Services, Rites or Ceremonies
- - Bars & Restaurants
- - Pools, Spas & Recreational Water
City of Markham Guidelines for Hotels:
Please refer to the latest Sector Specific Safety Measures Currently in Effect in York Region here.
- Hotels and motels are permitted to operate; recreation facilities that may be part of the operations of these businesses, such as pools, fitness centres, meeting rooms and other recreational facilities must remain closed
- Campgrounds are only available for trailers and recreational vehicles that are used by individuals in need of housing, or are permitted to be there by the terms of a full season contract; only campsites with electricity, water service and facilities for sewage disposal may be provided for use
- All recreational facilities and shared facilities on campgrounds, other than washrooms and showers, must be closed
- No new reservations on short-term rentals are permitted, with the exception of individuals in need of housing
BARS & RESTAURANTS:
- Indoor and outdoor dining service are prohibited
- Takeout, drive-through and delivery are permitted, including alcohol
- Line-ups and patrons congregating outside the establishment must be managed by the establishment; patrons must maintain physical distance of at least 2 metres and wear a mask or face covering
- Face coverings are required when entering an establishment
- Worker protections, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) including masks and eye protection, are required where patrons without face coverings are within 2 metres of workers
- Nightclubs and strip clubs are only permitted to operate as restaurant or bar (takeout, drive-through and delivery only)
- Safety plan must be available upon request
December 18, 2020: Ontario Caps Food Delivery Fees to Protect Small Businesses Effective December 19, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.
December 09, 2020: Ontario Permanently Allowing Alcohol with Food Takeout and Delivery
MEETING & EVENT SPACES:
- Meeting and event spaces must remain closed, with limited exceptions including for:
- Child care and day camps for children
- Court services
- Government services
- Mental health and addiction support services (e.g. Alcoholics Anonymous) permitted with a maximum of 10 people
- Provision of social service
- Physical distancing rules apply
- Name and contact information must be collected from every member of the public who attends a meeting, event or uses the space; records must be maintained for at least one month
- Face coverings are required, except when eating or drinking
- The venue’s safety plan must be available upon request
SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL FITNESS:
- No person is permitted to use an indoor or outdoor recreational amenity that is to be closed
- Facilities for indoor or outdoor sports and recreational fitness activities are closed except for sole use by high-performance athletes, including parasport athletes, and specified professional leagues (e.g. NHL, CFL, MLS, NBA)
- Community centres, libraries and multi-purpose recreation facilities are permitted to open for specified purposes under Ontario Regulation 82/20, including child care services, day camps and social services
- Libraries are permitted to be open for curbside pick-up or delivery; patrons must only be permitted to enter libraries to facilitate contactless drop-off and pick-up or to access computers, photocopiers or similar services
- Outdoor recreational amenities, such as sports fields, courts, ice rinks and snow trails are permitted to open with restrictions, including no team sports; capacity limits and distancing measures must be followed
- Ski hills are closed
- Marinas and boating clubs, including the establishments’ clubhouses, restaurants, pools, meeting rooms, fitness centres or other recreational facilities on the premises are closed, with limited exceptions
- Golf courses and driving ranges are permitted to be open outdoors only; indoor access is closed
- Indoor shooting ranges are closed
- Name and contact information must be collected from patrons; records must be maintained for at least one month
- Face coverings are required, except when exercising
- Safety plan must be available upon request
SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES:
For Government support such as grants, loans, credits and other government programs please visit our Government Support for Businesses page here.
March 27, 2020: Extended relief for Markham residents and businesses until December 31, 2020. Includes no late payment (penalty and interest) charges for non-residential property taxpayers, deferral of stormwater fee, elimination water rate increase of 7.8%, suspension of the Municipal Accommodation Tax from April 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, to provide relief to hoteliers.
REOPENING THE CITY OF MARKHAM:
February 19, 2021: Stay-at-Home Order Extended in Toronto and Peel Public Health Regions Along with North Bay-Parry Sound (York Region to Return to Strengthened COVID-19 Response Framework)
January 13, 2021: PSA: Government of Ontario declares State of Emergency to Combat COVID-19 & Save Lives
January 12, 2021: Enhanced Public Health and Workplace Safety Measures in Provincewide Shutdown
January 12, 2021: Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency Effective Immediately to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives
December 21, 2020: Ontario Announces Provincewide Shutdown to Stop Spread of COVID-19. Effective as of Saturday, December 26, 2020, at 12:01 a.m.
Provincewide Shutdown PDF. The information contained in this document is intended to communicate a summary of information about measures proposed to come into effect in Ontario or in areas of Ontario at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 26.
Every measure possible: Statements from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti
July 10, 2020: The Regional Municipality of York has endorsed a recommendation from York Region Medical Officer to issue an instruction requiring operators of enclosed public spaces to have a policy in place that prohibits persons from entering premises of the establishment if the person is not wearing a face mask or covering, subject to appropriate exemptions effective July 17. Read more about how this impacts your business here
RESOURCES:
COVID-19 Resources for the York Region Business Community
COVID-19 & Reopening York Region: Public Health Resources and Guidance for Businesses