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FAQs about face coverings

Is it mandatory for businesses to require their staff and customers to wear face coverings? On July 30th, 2020 Southwestern Public Health issued a letter of instruction to businesses to implement mandatory face coverings (masks)...

Feedback wanted on proposed plan for intercommunity bus transit in northern Oxford County

Public transportation connects communities to each other and people to their work, family, medical services, education, and social and recreation activities. These connections are especially important in small urban/rural communities....

Province Supports Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Launch of “Ontario Made” Program

VAUGHAN — As the province safely and gradually reopens, Ontario is starting down the road to growth, renewal and economic recovery. That’s why the Ontario government is proud to support...

Southwestern Public Health MOH Issues Class Order to Protect Farm Workers from COVID-19 Infection

Order outlines 22 measures that must be followed by agricultural farms. July 8, 2020 Today, Dr. Joyce Lock, Medical Officer of Health for Southwestern Public Health, issued a Class Order...

Ontario Extending Emergency Orders During COVID-19 Outbreak

Public health and safety remain top priorities TORONTO — The Ontario government continues to protect the health and safety of the public during the COVID-19 outbreak by extending all emergency...

Ontario Announces Additional Workplaces that Can Reopen

Additional seasonal, retail and household businesses must follow public health guidelines May 14, 2020 1:30 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government announced the retailers, seasonal...

Resources to Prevent COVID-19 in the Workplace

Resources to Prevent COVID-19 in the Workplace As more businesses begin to reopen, it’s important to ensure you have proper health and safety measures in place. The Ministry of Labour,...

Reopening Ontario After COVID-19

Reopening Ontario After COVID-19 Ontario will be rolling out its reopening of the province in a staged approach. With each stage, measures will slowly be loosened and more workplace and...

Ontario Government: Frontline and business: help us support you during COVID-19

Learn how to request a temporary rule or regulation change to help your business respond to COVID-19 (coronavirus).Ontario is moving quickly to support the frontlines and businesses during the COVID-19....

Prime Minister announces support for small businesses facing impacts of COVID‑19

Ottawa, Ontario The Government of Canada is focused on helping Canadians and businesses through this tough economic time. We will continue to protect the health and safety of Canadians while...