From the Province of Ontario

Reopening the province

A Framework for Reopening our Province lays out Ontario’s approach to restarting the economy. It includes guiding principles and public health recommendations the government will use to gradually and safely reopen businesses, services and public spaces.

Three stages

The framework for reopening the economy includes three stages. There will be time between the launch of each stage to allow us to learn from each one and for health experts to assess conditions before moving to the next stage  when it is safe to do so. This will determine if measures should be adjusted, loosened or tightened. This approach will allow the government to make sure there are appropriate measures in place to reopen safely and limit health risks.

Stage 1: what you need to know

We are providing business-owners, workers and families with the information they need to reopen safely and make the restart of Ontario’s economy a success.

What will open as of May 19, 2020

Industry services and retail that will reopen include:

• retail stores with their own street-front entrances, under restrictions, such as:
  • limiting the number of people in the store to maintain a two metre distance between shoppers and workers
• vehicle dealerships
• media operations
• vehicle emissions inspection facilities

Outdoor, seasonal or recreational activities that will reopen include:

• off-leash dog parks
• outdoor multi-use fields and sports facilities
• water sports, such as waterskiing, rowing and sailing (no swimming pool sports)
• tennis courts (no clubhouse)
• athletics, such as track and field and shot put
• horse racing
• rod and gun clubs

Care and community services that will reopen include:

• scheduled surgeries and procedures in hospitals, independent health facilities, clinics and private practices, based on ability to meet specified pre-conditions
• religious services for drive-in only
• certain health and medical services, based on ability to meet specified pre-conditions
• libraries for pickup or deliveries
• indoor and outdoor household services, such as cleaning and maintenance
• veterinarians for regular appointments
• pet grooming
• non-essential professional services for physical, engineering and life sciences’ research labs

Workplaces looking to purchase personal protective equipment can find information on the Workplace PPE Supplier Directory at: ontario.ca/ppe

Read more about the Province’s reopening in stages plan.