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Covid-19: Provincial Government
Ontario eased Public Health Measures, effective February 17th. For the full list of current measures, see O. Reg 364/20.
** Note local health units have the authority to establish their own rules, please refer to your local health unit here.
NEWS & UPDATES:
February 16, 2022: Public health and workplace safety measures in effect as of February 17
January 11, 2022: New Supports for Small Businesses, Workers and Families January 10 Webinar Materials
January 7, 2021: Ontario Providing Supports for Small Businesses, Workers and Families
January 2, 2021: Ontario Increasing Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour
December 16, 2021: Ontario Cutting Wholesale Alcohol Prices to Support Restaurants and Bars
December 8, 2021: Ontario Extending COVID-19 Paid Sick Days
November 4, 2021: Ontario Releases the 2021 Fall Economic Statement
November 2, 2021: Ontario announces bill to raise minimum wage rates on January 1, 2022
October 19, 2021: LCBO Supply Chain Update: Monitoring global trends & inventory considerations
October 13, 2021: Ontario Tourism Recovery Program (OTRP) is open for applications
REOPENING THE PROVINCE:
February 16, 2022: Public health and workplace safety measures in effect as of February 17
February 14, 2022: Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening on February 17
January 28, 2022: Updated Public Health Measures & Regulations for January 31st Re-Opening
January 4, 2022: Summary of Measures in Modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen
January 3, 2022: Ontario Temporarily Moving to Modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen
December 30, 2021: Ontario Updating Public Health Measures and Guidance in Response to Omicron
December 21, 2021: Capacity Limit Changes to Ontario Regulation 364/20: Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step
December 17, 2021: Ontario introducing capacity limits and additional protective measures
December 8,, 2021: Ontario Extending Pause on Lifting Capacity Limits in Remaining Settings Where Proof of Vaccination is Required
November 10, 2021: Ontario Pausing the Lifting of Capacity Limits in Remaining Settings Where Proof of Vaccination is Required
November 2, 2021: Updates to O. Reg. 364/20: Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step
October 22, 2021: Ontario Releases Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario
October 8, 2021: Ontario Cautiously Lifting Capacity Limits in Select Settings
October 7, 2021: Ontario Supporting People and Businesses
October 6, 2021: Ontario Providing Financial Relief to Employers
September 27, 2021: Ontario Investing $100 Million to Help Tourism Sector Rebound From COVID-19
September 27, 2021: Ontario Adding New Resources To Protect Workers
September 24, 2021: Ontario Cautiously Easing Capacity Limits in Select Settings Where Proof of Vaccination is Required
September 21, 2021: Proof of Vaccination Poster Now Available
September 17, 2021: Ontario Announces the Extension of the COVID-19 Period to January 1, 2022
September 14, 2021: Ontario Releasing Guidance to Support Proof of Vaccination Policy
September 14, 2021: PDF attachment: Proof of Vaccination Guidance for Businesses and Organizations under the Reopening Ontario Act
September 14, 2021: PDF attachment: Questions & Answers to help clarify requirements for Proof of Vaccination
September 14, 2021: Using your Vaccination Receipt: Frequently Asked Questions
September 1, 2021: Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings
July 9, 2021: Ontario Moving to Step Three of Roadmap to Reopen on July 16
June 24, 2021: Ontario Moving to Step Two of Roadmap to Reopen on June 30
June 7, 2021: Ontario to Move to Step One of Roadmap to Reopen on June 11
May 20, 2021: Ontario Releases Three-Step Roadmap to Safely Reopen the Province
COVID-19: PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES
For Government support for businesses and workers such as grants, loans, credits and other government programs please visit our COVID-19 Government Support for Businesses page here.
MINISTRY OF HERITAGE, SPORT, TOURISM AND CULTURE INDUSTRIES:
September 27, 2021: Ontario Investing $100 Million to Help Tourism Sector Rebound From COVID-19
August 4, 2021: Ontario Makes Historic Investment in Safe, Innovative Festivals and Events
July 7, 2021: Ontario Investing in Toronto’s Tourism Sector
June 23, 2021: Ontario Releases Tourism Economic Recovery Report
June 14, 2021: Ontario Releases Plan for Safe Return to Sport
VACCINES AND RAPID TESTING UPDATES:
December 15, 2021: All Ontarians 18+ Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Appointments at Three-Month Interval
October 15, 2021: Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate with QR Code and Verify Ontario App Available for Download Starting October 15
June 11, 2021: Ontario Further Accelerates Second Doses in Delta Hot Spots
May 17, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine Booking Expanding to Ontarians 18+ Ahead of Schedule
April 12, 2021: Hotel Industry Associations request COVID-19 Vaccinations for Hotel Employees
April 7, 2021: Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order effective April 8, 2021
April 6, 2021: Ontario Moving to Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan