Ontario moves to Stage 3 reopening
Premier Ford announced that for much of Ontario, nearly all businesses and public spaces can reopen as the province moves to Stage 3 on July 17, 2020. This means that all dine-in restaurants may reope...Learn More
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City of Toronto outlines retailer “no mask, no service” responsibilities
Toronto has issued guidance material to support retailers in understanding their responsibilities under the upcoming “no mask , no service” policy. This information includes a checklist, a sample ...Learn More
Ottawa and Waterloo mandate face coverings in public places
More regions across the province are introducing by-laws outlining how retailers are expected to very quickly comply with new regulations requiring wearing face coverings in public spaces. In the last...Learn More
“Shop Local, Shop Safe and Shop with Confidence” campaign launched
The Ontario Government is celebrating International Small Business Week with the launch of the “Shop Local! Shop Safe! Shop with Confidence!” campaign, encouraging Ontarians to support the...Learn More
Mayors across Ontario move to ‘no mask, no service’ by-laws
Mayors from the Toronto, Peel, York and the Hamilton area as well as Ottawa have indicated their intention to make wearing face coverings in commercial buildings mandatory in their municipalities. The...Learn More
Non-essential retailers in Ontario allowed to reopen
The Ontario Government has announced the details on how non-essentials store in Ontario can begin to reopen their operations. All non-essential retailers may reopen if they: Are able to limit the numb...Learn More
Retail Council of Canada statement on Ontario’s Phase 2 development
Retail Council of Canada is pleased with Premier Ford’s announcement that retail businesses in Toronto and Peel will be allowed to resume their operations on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Allowing all...Learn More
Toronto and Peel Region moving to the next stage of reopening this week
Toronto and Peel Region will be moving to Stage 2 as of Wednesday June 24, 2020, leaving only Windsor-Essex to remain in Stage 1. For other regions that have entered Stage 2 of reopening, this means t...Learn More
Mandatory mask policy for every commercial business in Windsor-Essex in Ontario
The Windsor Essex County Health Unit announced a mandatory mask policy for every commercial establishment in the region. Beginning next week, as Windsor-Essex prepares to enter the 2nd Stage of reopen...Learn More
Ontario eviction moratorium passed
The Ontario government passed the Protecting Small Business Act, which halts or reverses the eviction of commercial tenants and protects tenants from having their assets seized during COVID-19. The le...Learn More