Toronto and Peel Region are moving into "lockdown" Monday as Ontario tries to curb a steep rise in COVID-19 cases, Premier Doug Ford announced. Don’t forget to wear your mask or distance when using pet walking services. Province-wide lockdown for Ontario will begin Dec. 26, Ford says 'Thousands of lives are at stake right now if we fail to take action': premier News Dec 21, 2020 by Veronica Appia Toronto.com. Where this Order imposes an additional requirement not set out elsewhere in any applicable legislation, including any Letter of Instruction issued by the Medical Officer of Health of the City of Toronto Health Unit pursuant to the ROA, the requirement under this Order must be followed. According to the lockdown rules, restaurants and bars will not be allowed to serve customers. • For socially distanced … “The situation is extremely serious and further action is required to avoid the worst-case scenario,” Ontario Premier Doug … The lockdown stage, which is in place for at least 28 days, also means people are advised to limit contact to members of their household and only leave home for essential activities, said Burke. The lockdown in Toronto and Peel Region will last for a minimum of 28 days, or until Dec. 21, right before the holidays. Rehearsal or performing a recorded or broadcasted event permitted, with restrictions. Only shop for essential items once a week. TORONTO — Ontario announced new COVID-19 lockdown rules Tuesday and everyone, from the mayor of Toronto to the cops tasked with enforcing them, says they’re confusing. There is a limit of 10 people both indoors and outdoors as long as physical distancing can be maintained. Wear a mask and practice as much physical distancing as possible while using pet walking services for curbside pick-up and drop-off. Enforcing bylaws is a necessarily complex process that requires investigation, gathering facts and applying legal processes. Learn more about the COVID-19 immunization program rollout plan. Stay home if you are ill, even if symptoms are minor. With Toronto and Peel Region becoming the first areas to enter the ‘lockdown’ tier of the province’s COVID-19 response framework as of 12:01 a.m. Monday for at least the next 28 days, here’s a look at what that means for residents in those areas. Hold or attend outdoor organized public events or social gatherings of more than 10 people. Non-essential services, such as shopping malls are only allowed to stay open for pick-up and delivery. Do* Don’t. Outdoor gatherings are only allowed to have 10 people. Visit Toronto Zoo, High Park Zoo or Riverdale Farm in person unless it is for a permitted drive-in or drive-through attraction. Attend indoor or outdoor public places for reasons other than work, school, fresh air and exercise or health and wellness appointments. Public & Shared Places. It is important to know that breaches of some of these directions will constitute offences under the provincial regulations. Follow any further instructions provided by Toronto Public Health relating to COVID-19 and the active COVID-19 outbreak at your workplace, including instructions to close all or any part of your workplace for a duration specified by Toronto Public Health. TORONTO -- Non-essential businesses have been shuttered and in-person dining has been restricted as Toronto and Peel Region officially enter a lockdown amid a rising number of COVID-19 cases. Provide contact information for a designated contact person at the workplace premise and ensure that person is readily available to communicate with Toronto Public Health and implement any additional measures immediately as required by Toronto Public Health. ... says the rules for the lockdown zone should be changed to … On September 30, City Council voted unanimously in favour of strengthened regulations in food and drink establishments to help stop the resurgence of COVID-19. Pay property tax and utility bills on time online or by mail, and apply for building permits online. Ontario imposes new rules similar to March restrictions ... Canada’s largest province ordered a lockdown in Toronto and one of its suburbs, a declaration that … Don’t visit pet grooming services without planning ahead. Conduct or have the property owner or landlord conduct a. This guide is organized by “Dos” and “Don’ts”. Play any team sport scrimmage games at any outdoor amenity. This guide is not legal advice. City of Toronto supports provincial lockdown measures to reduce COVID-19 transmission. The Province of Ontario implemented regulations on the mandatory wearing of a mask or face covering through Ontario Regulation 364/20 (Rules for Areas in Stage 3), Ontario Regulation 263/20 (Rules for Areas in Stage 2) and Ontario Regulation 82/20 (Rules for Areas in Stage 1) made under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act. In-person shopping is permitted for all retail, subject to capacity limits that must be posted publicly of: 50 per cent capacity for supermarkets and other stores that primarily sell groceries, convenience stores and pharmacies, 25 per cent capacity for all other retail, including discount and big box retailers, liquor stores, hardware stores and garden centres. News Release. Attend meetings unless for a purpose permitted by the provincial regulation. Go shopping more than necessary or with a group. Access City services online at toronto.ca or through 311. The regulation provides for more essential services and each comes with its own set of rules and restrictions. This means that Toronto and Peel will be under lockdown until at least Dec. 21. As requested by city officials, Toronto and Peel will remain under the strictest form of lockdown Ontario has seen to date until at least March 8, with … Go to a library for curbside pickup or drop off of books or for permitted child care and child care programs, mental health or substance use support services (up to 10 persons), social services, where provided. ** Ontario Regions in Lockdown: Effective March 12th: Peel Public Health; Toronto Public Health; Thunder Bay District Health Unit. Last updated: February 25, 2021 at 3:58 p.m. Toronto remains subject to the Lockdown Regulation – Shutdown Zone and Stay-at-Home Order . Follow the 25 per cent capacity limit for all other retailers including big box stores. Class Order to Strengthen COVID-19 Protections – Revoked. Religious services, rites and ceremonies, including wedding and funeral services, where physical distancing can be maintained are limited to 10 people indoors or outdoors. Completed forms can be emailed to POACourt@toronto.ca or mailed to the address indicated on the back of the ticket. On March 5, the Ontario government announced the remaining public health units of Toronto, Peel and North Bay-Parry Sound will officially move out of the provincewide shutdown and into a revised version of the COVID-19 response framework next week.. Use domestic services such as housekeeping, cooking, nannies and babysitters, and maintenance services. Under modified lockdown rules, non-essential retailers in Ontario will now be allowed to reopen during lockdown at 25 per cent capacity The mayor of Toronto is optimistic that the city’s COVID-19 lockdown will be lifted on March 8.. At a press briefing on February 22, John Tory said that he had confidence in people’s ability to continue following public health measures for the next two weeks, at which point they can begin to be relaxed. • Indoor events and gatherings are not permitted, except with members of the same household. Ontarians who live alone... • Ten people are permitted for outdoor gatherings. More information is available on the Government of Canada’s Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Travel restrictions, exemptions and advice web page. – Weddings, funerals and other religious rites, ceremonies and services can go ahead with a maximum of 10 people – indoors or outdoors – … As of 12:01 a.m. on November 23, indoor and outdoor dine-in service at food and drink establishments, including bars, restaurants and food courts, is prohibited. Since the beginning of the pandemic, people and businesses have subjected themselves to fines for hosting parties, going maskless and violating store capacity guidelines. Cooperate with infection prevention and control personnel from Toronto Public Health including allowing entry into the workplace premise for inspection and to support enhanced infection prevention and control measures and recommendations. Have visitors inside your home who are not required and/or permitted. Start: April 2020 through Emergency Order No. Toronto is set to be put on lockdown from Monday amid a spurt in coronavirus cases, Ontario premier Doug Ford announced today. Visit personal care services such as hair salons, barber shops, nail salons, tanning studios, tattoo parlours and other cosmetic services. Use an indoor or outdoor recreational amenity that is required to be closed. Learn more from the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act . WATCH: Ontario is pulling the trigger on tougher COVID-19 measures, as Toronto and Peel head back into lockdown next week as infections skyrocket. Travel outside of your community, except for essential trips or emergencies. “The province has relaxed restrictions in Grey (Lockdown) regions, with retailers permitted to operate at 25 percent capacity. The Ontario government has announced a province-wide shutdown that will commence Dec. 26. Go for a leisure skate alone or with members of your household at an outdoor rink within posted operating hours. Though Toronto went into lockdown again in the fall, traffic levels only reduced to 70 per cent of normal levels by the end of the year, the mayor said. 1 and Emergency Order No. Outdoor public events and social gatherings are limited to a maximum of 10 people, if physical distancing is in place. A licensed child care program that is in compliance with guidance issued by the Ministry of Education; Health care providers and health care entities as defined in Section 77.7 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act who are subject to the Chief Medical Officer of Health’s Directives issued thereunder; Schools and school boards licensed under the Education Act; and. Lockdown extended in Toronto until February 22 1:15 pm The province is extending lockdown measures, including the stay-at-home-order, in Toronto, Peel Region and … Follow the 50 per cent capacity limit for pharmacies and stores that primarily sell food. On a case-by-case basis, the enforcement team works to achieve compliance through education and/or enforcement action. CANADIANS have flooded the streets of Toronto to rally against the ongoing coronavirus safety restrictions, which anti-lockdown protesters claim are an “attack on democracy.” Roughly 50… While the City of Toronto bylaws remain in effect, the City enforcement team will also enforce the stricter requirements of the applicable Stage 1, 2 or 3 Regulations made under the Reopening Ontario Act. It's official: Toronto and Peel are both being moved from the red zone into the lockdown category of Ontario's tiered COVID-19 restriction framework, beginning this Monday. Closed to spectators. The regulation provides for more essential services and each comes with its own set of rules and restrictions. Watch: ... however, schools will remain open. The fine for non-compliance is $1000. The record must include a first name, last name, phone number and, if available, email address at which each worker can be reached. Retain these records for 30 days after the active COVID-19 outbreak is declared to be over by Toronto Public Health. Please note, data will be reconciled at the end of each month which may result in adjustments to the previously reported weekly figures. BREAKING: Anti-lockdown protests continue in Toronto this weekend, several arrests made. Individuals who live alone can have close contact with one other household. Readers should consult the regulation (or a professional with a crystal ball who can read said regulation). Photo by Screengrab / Twitter Article content. In addition to provincial regulations on mandatory mask or face coverings, the City of Toronto By-law 541-2020, as amended by By-law 664-2020, requires a mask or face covering to be worn in all indoor public spaces in Toronto and in common areas in apartments and condominiums. Performers and employees must maintain two metres physical distance except for purposes of the performance. Under the temporary physical distancing bylaws, people who are not from the same household must maintain a physical distance of two metres (six feet) apart in a park or public square. The City’s mask by-law, and physical distancing by-laws for parks and public squares also remain in force and must be followed. Roughly 500 people kicked off the new year by rallying against Covid lockdown rules in two separate demonstrations at downtown Toronto's Dundas Square on Saturday afternoon. This means that Toronto and Peel will be under lockdown until at least Dec. 21. Exercise on your own in your home or outside. Ensuring all customers remain seated at all times except when entering or exiting, using the washroom, or paying, Separating tables by at least two metres (six feet) or having plexiglass or other impermeable barriers separating them, Maintaining customer logs that include the names and contact information for each patron, Keeping customer logs for 30 days, providing logs to Toronto Public Health upon request for contact tracing purposes, and securely discarding after 30 days, Limiting the number of customers who may be seated at the same table, to a maximum of six customers per table, Cleaning and disinfecting of amenities, equipment, and devices as necessary, Keep background music and any other background sounds, such as from televisions or other electronic sound producing devices, no louder than the volume of normal conversation, Immediately notify Toronto Public Health via the. Arrange for curbside pickup in advance or shop online at retailers. “The situation is extremely serious and further action is required to avoid the worst-case scenario,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said at a press conference on Friday. The weekly anti-lockdown protest once again defied the provincial stay-at-home order, calling again for an end to the ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns which have correlated with a sharp rise in unemployment. Outdoor organized public events and social gatherings where physical distancing can be maintained are limited to 10 people. Use a community centre for any reason other than the permitted purposes. The new lockdown rules mean that no indoor private gatherings are permitted with anyone outside of your household. Take-out, drive-thru and delivery options remain available and are strongly encouraged to support local businesses. Enforcing laws, regardless of the context, is a complicated and complex process. This past Saturday marked the second straight week of no arrests or fines issued by police during the continuing demonstrations against restrictive measures put in place by the provincial and municipal governments. Indoor and outdoor dining service at restaurants is prohibited; takeout and delivery of food and beverages is permitted. Here is what's open and what's closed 2 signed by Mayor John Tory, End: On September 30, 2020, City Council voted to extend the temporary bylaw until January 2021, Legislation: temporary amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks, and Chapter 636, Public Squares required by the Mayor’s two emergency orders were implemented by City of Toronto By-law 322-2020 and By-law 323-2020. The Ford government is placing Toronto and Peel under the “lockdown” category in its tiered framework for COVID-19 restrictions, ordering the … Gyms, cinemas, and personal services must close as well. Public Health Sudbury and Districts; Effective March 15th: Lambton Public Health; Peel Public Health; Toronto Public Health ; Thunder Bay District Health Unit. Comply with all instructions from Toronto Public Health, including infection prevention and control personnel. Attend events or social gatherings at meeting and event spaces, including special event venues, like banquet halls, hotel conference rooms, and convention centres unless for a purpose permitted by the provincial regulation. The framework allows the province to rank health units based on case numbers and trends, using colour-coded categories. Toronto and Peel Region have entered the lockdown stage of Ontario’s pandemic protection plan. Schools and private schools within the meaning of the Education Act, that are operated in accordance with a return to school direction issued by the Ministry of Education and approved by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health. York Region and Windsor-Essex are set to join Toronto and Peel Region in lockdown as Ontario tries to curb the province's steep rise in COVID-19 cases. Use indoor or outdoor public places that are permitted to be open for essential purposes only. Enforcement officers are on patrol across the city at all times and respond to complaints made through 311. To help residents understand the new Grey – Lockdown category measures, the City has created a simple “Do” and “Don’t” guide. Continue to use child care centres and home child care operators and providers. TORONTO — Ontario announced new COVID-19 lockdown rules Tuesday and everyone, from the mayor of Toronto to the cops tasked with enforcing them, ... People in downtown Toronto… Mike Drolet explains the new rules on … As of October 8, restaurant, bar and other food and drink owners or operators are responsible for: Legislation: City of Toronto By-law 665-2020 amending Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing. Currently, the Stage 1 (grey or lockdown stage) Regulation 82/20 is in effect in the City of Toronto. Forget to ask those you know who are vulnerable if they need groceries or other necessities. Go for a walk alone or with members of your household to get fresh air and exercise. Currently, the Stage 1 (grey or lockdown stage) Regulation 82/20 is in effect in the City of Toronto. The enforcement of these public health bylaws and orders continues to be a priority for the City of Toronto. Attend mental health or substance use supports, virtually or at services in-person with a limit of 10 people. Ontario's provincewide lockdown began on Dec. 26, which means all health units across the province are now under the same restrictions for a minimum period of 14 days for northern Ontario and 28 days for southern Ontario. If you live alone, you may consider having exclusive contact with one other person/household. On Monday, Toronto moved into the Grey – Lockdown category of the Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 response framework in an effort to reduce and eliminate the transmission of COVID-19, protect the healthcare system and save lives. Shopping. Work & School. Ford, however, urged people to buy locally in order to support businesses which is likely to be hit hard heading into … On March 3, 2021, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health issued a Class Order to all workplaces in the City of Toronto that are identified by Toronto Public Health as experiencing an active COVID-19 outbreak. Maintain a record of every worker who attends the workplace during the active COVID-19 outbreak. Maintain a physical distance of two metres from other people whenever using an outdoor amenity. Achieving compliance with public health-related orders and regulations has been a priority for the City of Toronto as it continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit a library in-person unless it is for pre-arranged contactless pick-up of books and other circulating materials or if it is to use the library’s computers. It means that for at least the next 28 days, non-essential retailers can only offer curbside pickup, while restaurants are closed to all but takeout and delivery orders in the two COVID-19 hot spots. Toronto church not exempt from region’s gathering limits under lockdown, Superior Court rules By Jenna Moon Staff Reporter Fri., Dec. 18, 2020 timer 2 min. Toronto Mayor John Tory say the onus is on individuals in the city to comply with public health rules now that the entire province is headed into lockdown on Boxing Day for 28 days. The Class Order issued by the Medical Officer of Health on November 13, 2020, under section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, was revoked on November 23, 2020, as the provisions in that order are covered by the Stage 1 (Grey-Lockdown) provincial regulations currently in effect. Businesses and community organizations must also follow Government of Ontario and City of Toronto guidelines for their specific setting or sector. Wearing a mask or face covering is also mandatory in a vehicle that is operated as part of a business or organization. Travel outside of your community, except ... Household/Child Care. Start: April 2020 (amended November 2020), Legislation: Class Order under the Government of Ontario’s Health Protection and Promotion Act. Stay home except for essential trips, such as work, school, or healthcare visits. Work from home, except where the nature of the work requires you to be on-site at your workplace. 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CANADIANS have flooded the streets of Toronto to rally against the ongoing coronavirus safety restrictions, which anti-lockdown protesters claim are an “attack on democracy.” Roughly 50… Wear a properly-fitted mask and stay two metres apart from others when inside common areas of apartment buildings and condominiums (such as laundry, elevators, hallways, lobbies, etc. Follow all Toronto Public Health instructions pertaining to COVID-19 testing for workers, and ensure that such instructions are communicated to workers as specified by Toronto Public Health. Sports and indoor recreational fitness facilities are closed, with limited exceptions (i.e. Register online for public consultations or to make a public deputation at a City committee. Go to a community centre for permitted child care and child care programs, mental health or substance use support services (up to 10 persons), social services and other community supports, such as to use a public washroom. Attend a wedding, funeral and religious service or rite virtually, or in person with a maximum of 10 people (indoors and outdoors). Under the Reopening Ontario Act , the use of masks or face coverings is mandatory in all public indoor settings across Ontario, such as businesses, facilities, workplaces, and shelters with limited exemptions, including corrections and developmental services. Ensure that any worker in the workplace wears a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their nose, mouth, and chin, in all areas indoors and at all times unless the worker: For workplace common areas (including washrooms, lunch rooms, staff kitchens and cafeterias, and change rooms, and not including areas in which persons regularly perform work): Prohibit all workers with COVID-19 symptoms, or who otherwise do not pass the screening requirements set out in the ROA and applicable regulations, from attending the workplace. TORONTO -- Ontario will go into a province-wide lockdown on Dec. 26 for a minimum of two weeks in northern regions of the province and four weeks in southern areas.. Toronto and Peel have been placed in the "grey lockdown" category, the strictest one possible. Experience museums, art exhibits and other attractions online. Try to get married at City-run Civic Centre wedding chambers as they are closed. The record must be provided to Toronto Public Health immediately in support of case management and contact tracing requirements for COVID-19. The team is a joint effort by Municipal Licensing & Standards, Parks, Forestry & Recreation, Toronto Public Health and Toronto Police Service. Ensure that accurate and updated contact information for all workers is available to be produced to Toronto Public Health within 24 hours of request in support of case management and contact tracing requirements for COVID-19. Effective March 25, 2020, a Government of Canada order under the federal Quarantine Act requires all travellers entering Canada to self-quarantine for 14 days.
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