Today, the Government of Ontario announced that it will introduce the COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act. The legislation, if passed, would provide up to three paid sick days per employee. This program will be retroactive to April 19, 2021 and effective until September 25, 2021, the date the federal Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) will expire. Employers will…
Today, the Government of Ontario announced additional restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19, including an extension of the provincewide stay-at-home order first issued on April 7, enhanced enforcement measures, and inter-provincial travel restrictions. The stay-at-home order currently in effect requires everyone to remain at home except for specified purposes, such as going to…
Today, the Government of Ontario declared a state of emergency for the third time during the COVID-19 pandemic, and announced that it is imposing a provincewide Stay-at-Home order effective Thursday, April 8 at 12:01 a.m. for four weeks (i.e. May 6). The COVID-19 Response Framework (colour-coded zones) will remain paused during this time. The Stay-at-Home…
If you’re looking for expert advice on how to choose the right Smart Cities technologies for your business needs, then the Toronto Region Board of Trade’s upcoming webcast on April 14 is for you!This webcast will be moderated by Erin Bury, CEO & Co-Founder of Willful, and will explore the Smart Cities concept plus the…
Today, the Government of Ontario announced that it would be imposing a provincewide “emergency brake“, effective 12:01 am on Saturday, April 3, 2021. The “emergency brake” will be in effect for at least four weeks (May 1, 2021), during which time the province’s COVID-19 Response Framework will be paused. The measures under the provincewide emergency…
March 19, 2021 The Honourable Doug FordPremier of Ontario Queen’s Park,Toronto, Ontario,M7A 1A2 Dear Premier Ford, Re: Reform of COVID-19 Operating Restrictions Framework: A Responsible Business Protocol We appreciate the responsiveness of your government in combatting this pandemic and your understanding of the damaging toll it is taking on Ontario’s business community. Forecasts of rising…
Today, the Government of Ontario announced that it is activating an “emergency brake” and is transitioning Public Health Sudbury & Districts from its current “Red-Control” level to the “Grey-Lockdown” level in its COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. The new regional classification comes into effect on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 12:01 am. Public health measures under…
In addition to the existing measures under the Red-Control level of the COVID-19 response framework, Public Health Sudbury and Districts is introducing new measures to curb the rise in COVID-19 cases. PHSD has issued two formal Letters of Instruction under the Reopening of Ontario Act to all food premises and sports and recreation facilities. The new…
Today, the Government of Ontario announced that it would transition Public Health Sudbury & Districts to from its current Orange-Restrict level to the “Red-Control” level in its COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open. The new regional classification comes into effect as of Monday, March 8, 2021 at 12:01 am. Learn more about what restrictions and…
On February 22, Public Health Sudbury and Districts and local school boards issued a joint letter to parents and families of students to share new and updated protocols for COVID-19 screening. Effective February 19, 2021, students and children with any new or worsening symptoms of COVID-19, even those with only one symptom, are required to stay home. A…