NEW – ON: The latest developments in the government’s COVID-19 response

On May 20 the Ontario government released the province’s “Roadmap to Reopen”, a three-step plan that will guide the province. As in certain other provinces, the reopening will proceed on the basis of vaccination and hospitalization benchmarks. The first stage is likely to take effect mid-June with non-essential retailers allowed to open at 15% capacity, outdoor dining permitted for up to 4 people and outdoor gatherings of 10 people permitted. For more information on what the opening plans means for business, read Stikeman Elliot’s overview here.