Re-opening
Most retailers are now allowed to open in all regions with restrictions. View COVID-19 opening restrictions for your region.
Non-essential retail re-opening dates as announced by region:
| Region (Ordered West to East) | Re-opening date for non-essential retailers |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | N/A |
| Alberta | Open as of May 14 |
| Saskatchewan | Open as of May 19 |
| Manitoba | Open as of May 4 |
| Ontario | Open as of May 8-14 |
| Quebec | Open as of May 4-25 |
| Nova Scotia | N/A |
| New Brunswick | Open as of May 8 |
| PEI | Open as of May 22 |
| Nfld & Lab | Open as of June 8 |
| Yukon | N/A |
| NWT | N/A |
| Nunavut | N/A |
Is my business considered an essential service?
Multiple provinces have ordered the closure of non essential businesses and certain regulations apply to essential or non-essential businesses in some regions. Find out if your business is an essential service for each region below: