federal government’s intention to temporarily expand eligibility for key support programs. Using regulatory authority provided in Bill C-2, the government intends to introduce new regulations that would: - Expand the Local Lockdown Program to include employers subject to capacity-limiting restrictions of 50 per cent or more; and reduce the current-month…

response to Omicron, Ontario is introducing a 50 per cent capacity limit in the following indoor public settings: - Restaurants, bars and other food or drink establishments and strip clubs; - Personal care services; - Personal physical fitness trainers; - Retailers (including grocery stores and pharmacies); - Shopping malls; -…

Special minimum wage rates are also proposed to increase: Students under the age of 18 who work 28 hours a week or less when school is in session, or work during a school break or summer holidays would see an increase from $13.50 to $14.10 an hour. Homeworkers (those who…

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term, which outlines the province’s gradual approach to lifting remaining public health and workplace safety measures, including the provincial requirement for proof of vaccination and…

Who the App is For Verify Ontario is the Government of Ontario's official app for: businesses and organizations checking visitors' eligibility to enter based on their COVID-19 vaccination status saving businesses time by checking a visitor's vaccine certificate quickly and easily without the need to search for details Some businesses…

Today the government released the regulations and guidance for businesses and organizations to support them in implementing proof of vaccination requirements, which take effect on September 22, 2021.   Click HERE for the Proof of Vaccination Guidance for Businesses and Organizations under the Reopening Ontario Act.   In advance of…

Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Hamidah Meghani, has issued an amended Letter of Instructions to businesses and organizations to support their efforts to protect their staff and customers/patrons from COVID-19, preventing the spread in their workplaces and our community. The amended Instructions will replace two existing sets of…

September 22, 2021, Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities. This approach focuses on higher-risk indoor public settings where face coverings cannot always be worn and includes: Restaurants…

The Ontario government announced that the province will move into Step Three of its Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021.   Step Three of the Roadmap focuses on the resumption of additional indoor services with larger numbers of people and restrictions in place. This includes, but is…

The Ontario government announced that the province will move into Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.   Step Two of the Roadmap focuses on the resumption of more outdoor activities and limited indoor services with small numbers of people where face…