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RULES BY CATEGORY

GREEN - PREVENT
YELLOW - PROTECT
ORANGE - RESTRICT
RED - CONTROL
GREY - LOCKDOWN
PROVINCIAL COMPARISONS

General Public Health Measures For ALL Businesses

All businesses must operate in compliance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of public health officials. Businesses must check with their local public health unit for any additional advice, recommendations and instructions above and beyond the information below. 

COVID-19 Response Framework

SCREENING

The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health issued instruction on screening individuals. Workplaces must screen any workers or essential visitors entering the work environment.  For more information, you can see the COVID-19 Screening Tool For Workplaces. 


Some businesses or organizations must also screen patrons if they are operating in the Orange - Restrict catergory, Red-Control category, or Grey- Lockdown category.  


Complimentary screening apps are available to ORHMA members. Visit our Resources or Technology page for more information on available apps. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Businesses are required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that provides protection of the eyes, nose, and mouth, if a worker is required to come within 2 metres of another person who is not wearing a face covering and not separated by plexiglass or some other impermeable barrier.  

CAPACTIY

Businesses must follow the capacity limits designated to their operating category. 

CLEANING & DISINFECTING

 Businesses or places that are open shall ensure that equipment, washrooms, locker rooms, change rooms, showers that are accessible to the public are cleaned and disinfected as frequently as is necessary to maintain a sanitary condition.  

FACE COVERINGS

Face coverings are required to be worn by members of the public and workers in indoor public places and workplaces, with limited exceptions.  

SAFETY PLANS

All businesses operating in a higher-risk category, (Orange, Red and Grey) must have a COVID-19 Safety Plan for their business.  A safety plan provides a documented approach to what your workplace needs to do and how you’re going to do it. Ontario has a guide for businesses on how to Develop Your COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan.  Templates and samples are also available. 

PREVENT - GREEN

RESTAURANTS & BARS


Restaurants, bars, food trucks and other food and drink establishments (e.g., wineries, breweries and distilleries) must adhere to the provincial guidelines unless stricter rules at the municipal level are implemented. Restaurants should check with their local public health units for further local guidelines.  


Establishments must take appropriate measures to keep patrons and workers safe: 


  • Indoor Dining, Outdoor Dining, Take-Out, Delivery and Drive-Thru permitted (including alcohol) 


  • Dining capacity is limited to allow physical distancing of at least 2 metres / six feet for both indoor and outdoor dining.  


  • Tables are required to have two meteres or six feet distance between the unless separated by plexiglass or some other impermeable barrier. 


  • All patrons are required to be seated at ALL TIMES, both in indoor and outdoor areas with some exceptions: while entering the area and while moving to their table; while placing or picking up an order; while paying for an order; while exiting the area; while going to or returning from a washroom; while lining up to do anything described in the above exceptions; where necessary for the purposes of health and safety  


  • No buffet style service permitted  


  • Dancing, singing and performing music is permitted, with restrictions 


  • Karaoke permitted, with restrictions (including no private rooms)    


  • Members of the public may sing or perform if they are not singing or performing in a private karaoke room, they are separated from every other person, including other performers. by plexiglass or other impermeable barrier while singing or while performing on a brass or wind instrument, they must maintain a physical distance of at least two metres or six feet and any equipment used by members of the public must be cleaned and disinfected between each use. 


  • Any line-ups and congregating patrons outside the venue MUST be maintained by the venue. All patrons must keep a 2 metre / six feet distance and a face covering is required. 


  • The business is responsible for screening patrons, in accordance with instructions issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health    

 

  • Contact information is required for one patron per seated party.  Client logs are to be kept for a period of 30 days and to disclose the client logs to the medical officer of health or an inspector under the Health Protection and Promotion Act on request, which will support case and contact tracing.   

 

  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request  

 

  • Personal protective equipment, including eye protection required when is a worker must come within 2 metres of another person who is not wearing a face covering. 


  • PATIOS: The outdoor dining area must be configured to ensure physical distancing of at least two metres between patrons from different tables unless separated by plexiglass or some other impermeable barrier. If an outdoor dining area at the establishment is covered by a roof, canopy, tent, awning or other element, at least two full sides of the entire outdoor dining area must be open to the outdoors and must not be substantially blocked by any walls or other impermeable physical barriers. 


Liquor sales licensees who wish to temporarily extend the physical size of their existing licensed patio, or temporarily add a new licensed patio within the approved period are authorized to do so, if all the following criteria are met: 

  • The physical extension of the premises is adjacent to the premises to which the licence to sell liquor applies. 
  • The municipality in which the premises is situated does not object to an extension. 
  • The licensee is able to demonstrate sufficient control over the physical extension of the premises. 
  • There is no condition on the liquor sales licence prohibiting a patio.


MEETINGS & EVENTS


  • Capacity limits per venue, where physical distancing can be maintained:
  • 50 people indoors or
  • 100 people outdoors 

 

  • Booking multiple rooms for the same event not permitted
  • Maximum of 50 people per room indoors if venue operates in accordance with the approved plan from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health 
  • Limits  for religious services rites or ceremonies, including wedding services and      funeral services apply if held in meeting and event spaces:
    • 30% capacity of the room indoors
    • 100 people outdoors
  • Exceptions for court and government services
  • Patron screening (passive)
  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request


For more information, visit Ontario's Guidance for Meeting & Event Facilities During COVID-19 


ORGANIZED PUBLIC EVENTS 


  • Limits for organized public events and gatherings in staffed businesses and facilities, where physical distancing can be maintained:
    • 50 people indoors
    • 100 people outdoors
  • Limits for religious services rites or ceremonies, including wedding services and funeral services, where physical distancing can be maintained (applies in any venue other than a private dwelling):
    • 30% capacity of the room indoors
    • 100 people outdoors


CASINOS, BINGO HALLS & GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS

  • Maximum of 50 people per facility permitted, where physical distancing can be maintained
  • Table  games are prohibited
  • Patron screening (passive)
  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request 


NIGHT CLUBS & STRIP CLUBS: 

  • Only permitted to open if they operate as a restaurant, bar, or other food and drink establishment 

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PROTECT - YELLOW

 RESTAURANTS & BARS


Restaurants, bars, food trucks and other food and drink establishments (e.g., wineries, breweries and distilleries) must adhere to the provincial guidelines unless stricter rules at the municipal level are implemented. Restaurants should check with their local public health units for further local guidelines.  


Establishments must take appropriate measures to keep patrons and workers safe: 

  

  • Indoor Dining, Outdoor Dining, Take-Out, Delivery and Drive-Thru permitted (including alcohol) 


  • Dining capacity is limited to allow physical distancing of at least 2 metres / six feet for both indoor and outdoor dining.  


  • Tables are required to have two meteres or six feet distance between the unless separated by plexiglass or some other impermeable barrier. 


  • All patrons are required to be seated at ALL TIMES, both in indoor and outdoor areas with some exceptions: while entering the area and while moving to their table; while placing or picking up an order; while paying for an order; while exiting the area; while going to or returning from a washroom; while lining up to do anything described in the above exceptions; where necessary for the purposes of health and safety . 


  • There is a limit of 6 people who can be seated together, with the exception for those who are from the same household for then there is no limit.    


  • Face coverings are required except when eating or drinking only. 


  • No buffet style service permitted  


  • Establishments must be closed from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM. Take-out and delivery and washroom access is permitted beyond this time frame. 


  • Liquor can only be sold and served between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM


  • Liquor is not permitted to be consumed between 12:00 AM and 9:00 AM 


  • Dancing, singing and performing music is permitted, with restrictions


  • Karaoke is permitted, with restrictions. Members of the public may sing or perform if they are not singing or performing in a private karaoke room, they are separated from every other person, including other performers. by plexiglass or otehr impermeable barrier while singing or while performing on a brass or wind instrument, they must maintain a physical distance of at least two metres or six feet and any equipment used by members of the public must be cleaned and disinfected between each use.  


  • Music is permitted but must be low enough that a normal conversion is possible 


  • Any line-ups and congregating patrons outside the venue MUST be maintained by the venue. All patrons must keep a 2 metre / six feet distance and a face covering is required. 


  • The business is responsible for screening patrons, in accordance with instructions issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health 


  • Contact information is required for ALL seated patrons. Client logs are to be kept for a period of 30 days and to disclose the client logs to the medical officer of health or an inspector under the Health Protection and Promotion Act on request, which will support case and contact tracing.   


  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request 


  • Personal protective equipment, including eye protection required when is a worker must come within 2 metres of another person who is not wearing a face covering. 


  • PATIOS: The outdoor dining area must be configured to ensure physical distancing of at least two metres between patrons from different tables unless separated by plexiglass or some other impermeable barrier. If an outdoor dining area at the establishment is covered by a roof, canopy, tent, awning or other element, at least two full sides of the entire outdoor dining area must be open to the outdoors and must not be substantially blocked by any walls or other impermeable physical barriers.  


Liquor sales licensees who wish to temporarily extend the physical size of their existing licensed patio, or temporarily add a new licensed patio within the approved period are authorized to do so, if all the following criteria are met: 

  • The physical extension of the premises is adjacent to the premises to which the licence to sell liquor applies. 
  • The municipality in which the premises is situated does not object to an extension. 
  • The licensee is able to demonstrate sufficient control over the physical extension of the premises. 
  • There is no condition on the liquor sales licence prohibiting a patio.


 MEETINGS & EVENTS

Businesses may only rent out meeting or event space if the total number of members of the public in the business at one time are limited to the number that can maintain physical distance of at least two metres (6 feet) from any other person and cannot exceed the following:  


  • Capacity limit for the venue, where physical distancing can be maintained

                - 50 people indoors or

                - 100 people outdoors 

                 *exception for court/government services, wedding ceremonies, funerals 


  • Booking multiple rooms for the same event not permitted


  • Patron screening (passive)


  • Maximum of 50 people per room indoors if venue operates in accordance with the approved plan from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health


  • Limits for wedding, funeral and religious services, rites or ceremonies apply if held in meeting and event spaces:

              - 30% capacity of the room indoors

              - 100 people outdoors


  • Establishments must be closed from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m.


  • Liquor sold or served only between 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.


  • No consumption of liquor permitted between 12 a.m. to 9 a.m.


  • Limit of 6 people may be seated together


  • Limit volume of music to be low enough that a normal conversation is possible


  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request  


  • Businesses are responsible for recording the name and contact information of everymember of the public who attends a meeting or event and maintain the records for at least one month. This information is only disclosed to a medical officer of health or an inspector under the Health Protection and Promotion Act on request for a purpose specified in section 2 of that Act or as otherwise required by law.  


 For more information, visit Ontario's Guidance for Meeting & Event Facilities During COVID-19  


 ORGANIZED PUBLIC EVENTS

 

  • Limits for organized public events and gatherings in staffed businesses and facilities, where physical distancing can be maintained:

             - 50 people indoors

             - 100 people outdoors

  • Limits for religious services rites or  ceremonies, including wedding services and funeral services, where physical distancing can be maintained (applies in any venue other than a      private dwelling):

               - 30% capacity of the room indoors

                - 100 people outdoors


CASINOS & GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS 

  • Maximum of 50 people per facility permitted, where physical distancing can be maintained
  • Patron screening (passive)
  • Table  games are prohibited
  • Liquor sold or served only between 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • No consumption of liquor permitted between 12 a.m. to 9 a.m.
  • Casinos, bingo halls, and gaming establishments are required to gather patrons contact information from all patrons. Client logs are to be kept for a period of 30 days and to disclose the client logs to the medical officer of health or an inspector under the Health Protection and Promotion Act on request, which will support case and contact tracing.
  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request  


 NIGHT CLUBS & STRIP CLUBS: 

  • Only permitted to open if they operate as a restaurant, bar, or other food and drink establishment 

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RESTRICT - ORANGE

RESTAURANTS & BARS


Restaurants, bars, food trucks and other food and drink establishments (e.g., wineries, breweries and distilleries) must adhere to the provincial guidelines unless stricter rules at the municipal level are implemented. Restaurants should check with their local public health units for further local guidelines.   Establishments must take appropriate measures to keep patrons and workers safe: 

   

Indoor Dining

  • Indoor dining capacity is 50% of the indoor dining area to a maximum of 100 people.  


  • For indoor dining only: Patrons may only be seated with members of their same household, with limited exceptions for caregivers and people who live alone.  

 

  • A sign posted by the establishment in a location visible to the public that states the maximum capacity (number of patrons) they are permitted to operate under. 


Outdoor Dining 

  • Outdoor dining capacity is limited to allow physical distancing of at least 2 metres / six feet

 

* Take-Out, Delivery and Drive-Thru permitted (including alcohol)  


General Dining Rules

  • Tables are required to have two meteres or six feet distance between the unless separated by plexiglass or some other impermeable barrier. 


  • Face coverings are required except when eating or drinking only.  


  • All patrons are required to be seated at ALL TIMES, both in indoor and outdoor areas with some exceptions: while entering the area and while moving to their table; while placing or picking up an order; while paying for an order; while exiting the area; while going to or returning from a washroom; while lining up to do anything described in the above exceptions; where necessary for the purposes of health and safety  


  • No buffet style service permitted  


  • Establishments must be closed from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM 


  • Liquor can only be sold and served between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM


  • Liquor is not permitted to be consumed between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM

 

  • Dancing, singing and performing music is permitted, with restrictions


  • Karaoke permitted, with restrictions (including no private rooms)


  • Music is permitted but must be low enough that a normal conversion is possible 


  • Any line-ups and congregating patrons outside the venue MUST be maintained by the venue. All patrons must keep a 2 metre / six feet distance and a face covering is required. 


  • The business is responsible for screening patrons, in accordance with instructions issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health 


  • Restaurants are required to gather patrons contact information from all seated patrons. This is required for dine-in patrons only.  Client logs are to be kept for a period of 30 days and to disclose the client logs to the medical officer of health or an inspector under the Health Protection and Promotion Act on request, which will support case and contact tracing. 


  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request 


  • Personal protective equipment, including eye protection required when is a worker must come within 2 metres of another person who is not wearing a face covering. 


  • PATIOS: The outdoor dining area must be configured to ensure physical distancing of at least two metres between patrons from different tables unless separated by plexiglass or some other impermeable barrier. If an outdoor dining area at the establishment is covered by a roof, canopy, tent, awning or other element, at least two full sides of the entire outdoor dining area must be open to the outdoors and must not be substantially blocked by any walls or other impermeable physical barriers.  



MEETINGS & EVENTS

Businesses may only rent out meeting or event space if the total number of members of the public in the business at one time are limited to the number that can maintain physical distance of at least two metres (6 feet) from any other person and cannot exceed the following:  

 

  • Capacity limit for the venue, where physical distancing can be maintained

               - 50 people indoors or

               - 100 people outdoors

                 *exception for court/government services, wedding ceremonies, funerals

  • Booking multiple rooms for the same event not permitted


  • Patron screening (passive)


  • Maximum of 50 people per room indoors if venue operates in accordance with the approved plan from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health


  • Limits for wedding, funeral and religious services, rites or ceremonies apply if held in meeting and event spaces:

             - 30% capacity of the room indoors

              - 100 people outdoors 


  • Booking multiple rooms for the same event not permitted


  • Screening of patrons is required, in accordance with instructions      issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health


  • Establishments must be closed from 10 p.m. to  5 a.m.


  • Liquor sold or served only between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.


  • No consumption of liquor permitted between 10 p.m. to 9 a.m.


  • Require contact information for all seated patrons


  • Limit of 4 people may be seated together


  • Limit volume of music to be low enough that a normal conversation is possible


  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request


  • Exceptions for court and government services 


 For more information, visit Ontario's Guidance for Meeting & Event Facilities During COVID-19  


  ORGANIZED PUBLIC EVENTS 


  • Limits for organized public events and gatherings in staffed businesses and facilities, where physical distancing can be maintained:

            - 50 people indoors

            - 100 people outdoors


  • Limits for religious services rites or  ceremonies, including wedding services and funeral services, where physical distancing can be maintained (applies in any venue other than a      private dwelling):

              - 30% capacity of the room indoors

              - 100 people outdoors 


  CASINOS & GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS
 

  • Maximum of 50 people per facility permitted, where physical distancing can be maintained
  • Table games are prohibited
  • Liquor sold or served only between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • No consumption of liquor permitted between 10 p.m. to 9 a.m.
  • Require contact information from all patrons
  • Screening of patrons is required, in accordance with instructions issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health
  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request 


  NIGHT CLUBS & STRIP CLUBS: 

  • Only permitted to open if they operate as a restaurant, bar, or other food and drink establishment  

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CONTROL - RED

 RESTAURANTS & BARS


Restaurants, bars, food trucks and other food and drink establishments (e.g., wineries, breweries and distilleries) must adhere to the provincial guidelines unless stricter rules at the municipal level are implemented. Restaurants should check with their local public health units for further local guidelines.   Establishments must take appropriate measures to keep patrons and workers safe:   


Indoor Dining: 

 

  • Indoor dining capacity is 50% of the indoor dining area to a maximum of 50 people. 


  • For indoor dining only: Patrons may only be seated with members of their same household, with limited exceptions for caregivers and people who live alone. 


  • A sign posted by the establishment in a location visible to the public that states the maximum capacity (number of patrons) they are permitted to operate under. 


Outdoor Dining:

  • Outdoor dining capacity is limited to allow physical distancing of at least 2 metres / six feet 


* Take-Out, Delivery and Drive-Thru permitted (including alcohol) 


General Dining Rules: 


  • Tables are required to have two meteres or six feet distance between the unless separated by plexiglass or some other impermeable barrier.  


  • Face coverings are required except when eating or drinking only. 


  • All patrons are required to be seated at ALL TIMES, both in indoor and outdoor areas with some exceptions: while entering the area and while moving to their table; while placing or picking up an order; while paying for an order; while exiting the area; while going to or returning from a washroom; while lining up to do anything described in the above exceptions; where necessary for the purposes of health and safety 


  • No buffet style service permitted  


  • Establishments must be closed from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM 


  • Liquor can only be sold and served between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM


  • Liquor is not permitted to be consumed between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM 


  • Dancing, singing and live performances of music is prohibited


  • Music is permitted but must be low enough that a normal conversion is possible 


  • Any line-ups and congregating patrons outside the venue MUST be maintained by the venue. All patrons must keep a 2 metre / six feet distance and a face covering is required. 


  • The business is responsible for screening patrons, in accordance with instructions issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health 


  • Restaurants are required to gather patrons contact information from all seated patrons. This is required for dine-in patrons only.  Client logs are to be kept for a period of 30 days and to disclose the client logs to the medical officer of health or an inspector under the Health Protection and Promotion Act on request, which will support case and contact tracing.   


  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request 


  • Personal protective equipment, including eye protection required when is a worker must come within 2 metres of another person who is not wearing a face covering. 


  • PATIOS: The outdoor dining area must be configured to ensure physical distancing of at least two metres between patrons from different tables unless separated by plexiglass or some other impermeable barrier. If an outdoor dining area at the establishment is covered by a roof, canopy, tent, awning or other element, at least two full sides of the entire outdoor dining area must be open to the outdoors and must not be substantially blocked by any walls or other impermeable physical barriers.  


MEETINGS & EVENTS 


Businesses may only rent out meeting or event space if the total number of members of the public in the business at one time are limited to the number that can maintain physical distance of at least two metres (6 feet) from any other person and cannot exceed the following:   


  • Capacity limit for the venue, where physical distancing can be maintained:
    • 10 people indoors or
    • 25 people outdoors
  • Establishments must be closed from 10 p.m. to  5 a.m.
  • Liquor sold or served only between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • No consumption of liquor permitted between 10 p.m. to  9 a.m.
  • Face coverings required except when eating or drinking only
  • Require contact information for all seated patrons
  • Limit of 4 people may be seated together
  • Limit volume of music to be low enough that a normalconversation is possible
  • Screening of patrons is required, in accordance with instructions issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health
  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request  
  • Businesses are responsible for recording the name and contact information of everymember of the public who attends a meeting or event and maintain the records for at least one month.   
  • This information is only disclosed to a medical officer of health or an inspector under the Health Protection and Promotion Act on request for a purpose specified in section 2 of that Act or as otherwise required by law.  


 For more information, visit Ontario's Guidance for Meeting & Event Facilities During COVID-19  


ORGANIZED PUBLIC EVENTS  

  

  • Limits for organized public events and gatherings in staffed businesses and facilities, where physical distancing can be maintained:

                - 10 people indoors

                - 25 people outdoors


  • Limits for religious services rites or ceremonies, including wedding services and funeral services, where physical distancing can be maintained (applies in any venue other than a private dwelling): 

               - 30% capacity of the room indoors 

               - 100 people outdoors 


CASINOS & GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS   

  

  • Capacity limit for the venue, where physical distancing can      be maintained:
    • 10 people indoors or
    • 25 people outdoors
  • Table games are prohibited
  • Face coverings required except when eating or drinking only
  • Liquor sold or served only between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • No consumption of liquor permitted between 10 p.m. to  9 a.m.
  • Casinos, bingo halls, and gaming establishments are required to gather patrons contact information from all patrons. Client logs are to be kept for a period of 30 days and to disclose the client logs to the medical officer of health or an inspector under the Health Protection and Promotion Act on request, which will support case and contact tracing.  
  • Screening of patrons is required, in accordance with instructions      issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health
  • A safety plan is  required to be prepared and made available upon request 


NIGHT CLUBS & STRIP CLUBS: 

 

  • Only permitted to open if they operate as a restaurant, bar, or other food and drink establishment 

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LOCKDOWN- GREY

Establishments must adhere to the provincial guidelines unless stricter rules at the municipal level are implemented. Establishments should check with their local public health units for further local guidelines.   


RESTAURANTS & BARS 


Indoor Dining: 

  • Indoor dining is prohibited 


Outdoor Dining: 

 

  • Outdoor dining capacity is limited to allow physical distancing of at least 2 metres / six feet 
  • Patrons may only be seated with members of their same household, with limited exceptions for caregivers and people who live alone. 
  • All patrons are required to remain seated. Face coverings are required except when eating or drinking only. 
  • 2 metre minimum is required between tables or have an impermeable barrier between tables 
  • No buffet style service permitted  
  • Establishments must be closed from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM 
  • Liquor can only be sold and served between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM
  • Liquor is not permitted to be consumed between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM 
  • Dancing, singing and live performances of music is prohibited
  • Music is permitted but must be low enough that a normal conversion is possible 
  • Any line-ups and congregating patrons outside the venue MUST be maintained by the venue. All patrons must keep a 2 metre / six feet distance and a face covering is required. 
  • The business is responsible for screening patrons, in accordance with instructions issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health 
  • Contact information is required for ALL seated patrons 
  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request 
  • Personal protective equipment, including eye protection required when is a worker must come within 2 metres of another person who is not wearing a face covering.  


*Take-Out, Delivery and Drive-Thru permitted (including alcohol) 


MEETINGS & EVENTS

Meetings and events are not permitted in the Lockdown category. Limited exceptions include: 


  • Child care and day camps 
  • Court services 
  • Government services 
  • Mental health and addictions support services (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous) permitted to a maximum of 10 people 
  • Provision of social services    


 For more information, visit Ontario's Guidance for Meeting & Event Facilities During COVID-19  


ORGANIZED PUBLIC EVENTS

  • No indoor organized public events and social gatherings, except with members of the same household. Individuals who live alone, including seniors, may consider having       exclusive, close contact with another household to help reduce the negative impacts of social isolation. 
  • Limit for outdoor organized public events and social gatherings,  where physical distancing can be maintained:
    • 10 people outdoors
  • Limits for religious services rites or ceremonies, including wedding services and funeral services (but not receptions), in all venues, where physical distancing can be maintained:
    • 15% capacity of the room indoors
    • 50 people outdoors
  • Virtual and drive-in events and religious services, rites or ceremonies permitted


CASINO & GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS


CLOSED


NIGHTCLUBS & STRIP CLUBS: 

  

  • Only permitted to open if they operate as a restaurant, bar, or  other food and drink establishment (outdoor dining, take-out, drive-through and delivery service only)

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PROVINCIAL COMPARISONS

Restaurant Restictions Across Canada, by Province

British Columbia


  • No more than six people can be seated together at restaurants, bars and pubs.
  •  The province says people should only be dining with members of their household. For people who live alone, the province says they should only be eating out with max. two people who are part of their “core bubble.” 
  • There must be two metres between customers unless they’re separated by a physical barrier
  • Everyone must wear a mask when they’re not at a table.  
  • Bars, pubs and restaurants must stop selling alcohol by 10 p.m. and have to close by 11 p.m. 
  • Establishments have to take down contact information of one person from each party.


Alberta

 

  • Tables are limited to six people and they must live in the same household. Those who live alone can eat with two people in their bubble.
  • There is no cap on capacity as long as there is a two metre distance or physical barriers between parties. 
  • Establishments must collect contact information from one person in each party. 
  • Restaurants and bars have to stop selling liquor at 10 p.m. and close by 11 p.m. 


Saskatchewan

 

  • Only four people are allowed to be seated at a table together. 
  • There must be two metres between all tables with physical barriers and three metres between tables without barriers.
  • Restaurants and bars must take down contact information from all diners for contact tracing purposes. 


Manitoba


  • Manitoba is allowing restaurants to operate at 50 per cent capacity under its critical provincie response level. 
  • Tables must consist of members of one household indoors, however members of different households may sit together outdoors. Tables are limited to a maximum of six people. 


Quebec 


  • In Quebec’s red zones, which include Montreal, restaurants are permitted to remain open for delivery and takeout only.
  • In orange zones, patrons may dine in, with a maximum of two people per table. 
  • Bars are still closed everywhere. 
  • Microbreweries and distilleries cannot provide on-site eating or drinking.


Newfoundland and Labrador 


  • Restaurants are  permitted to open for in-person dining at half capacity.
  •  Tables must be at least six feet apart. 
  • Patrons must stay at their assigned table of bar seat and are not permitted to visit other tables. 
  • A maximum of six people per table is recommended by public health. 
  • Restaurants have been directed to collect contact information from all patrons to assist with contact tracing. 


Nova Scotia


  • The latest round of restriction from the Government of Nova Scotia forces restaurants to close by 10 p.m.  


New Brunskwick 


  •  Officials in New Brunswick announced "circuit-breaker" restrictions in Edmundston and the upper Madawaska region, which border Quebec and Maine, on Thursday. In these regions, restaurants are open for takeout and delivery only. For the rest of the province, restaurants need to ensure patrons remain seated at all times, with expectations for enterings, exiting and using the restroom.  


Prince Edward Island


  •  Prince Edward Island were permitted to reopen dining rooms after having previously been restricted to take-out and delivery only. 
  • Restaurants need to ensure patrons remain seated at all times, with expectations for enterings, exiting and using the restroom.  


Yukon


  • Restaurants have been directed to collect contact information from all patrons to assist with contact tracing. 
  • Seating capacity limits have not been reinstated since they were lifted in the province on July 1, 2020. 
  • Restaurants must provide signage to remind customers of physical distancing, provide hand sanitizer near doors and pay stations. 


Northwest Territories  


  • Restaurants can operate at no more than six people per table, with no more than 25 customers inside at a time. 
  • There must be six feet of physical distance between households.


Nunavut

  • Restaurants and permitted to operate at a capacity of 75 per cent. 

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This comparison has been extracted from CTVNews.

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