Last updated: January 22, 2021 at 2:55 p.m.
A Province-wide declaration of emergency is in effect. Find out if your business is permitted to open and public health and workplace safety measures that apply on the Province of Ontario’s website.
This page provides links to COVID-19 guidance documents that help businesses and community organizations operate safely.
A province-wide declaration of emergency and stay-at-home order are in effect. In Toronto, the following directives are in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19:
On January 4, 2021, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health issued a Letter of Instruction to all employers in the City of Toronto permitted to be open under the Reopening Ontario Act. Employers permitted to be open are required to take the additional measures set out in this Letter to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
All business and workplace owners and operators should read the Health guidelines for businesses and workplaces.
We also recommend that all businesses and organizations read the Anti-Black Racism Analysis Tool for a Radically Equitable COVID-19 Response.
Businesses and community organizations must follow Government of Ontario and City of Toronto guidelines. Toronto Public Health’s guidance includes both provincial and City recommendations.
Also learn about the economic support and resources, including one-on-one virtual support, the City is providing to businesses and download printable posters for your workplace.
Search below for guidance for specific sectors
Businesses/Organizations | Guidelines & Resources |
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Construction | There are currently no specific health guidelines for this sector. Please refer to the Health Guidelines for business and workplaces. |
Faith-based organizations and places of worship | |
Retail, shopping malls, and fitting rooms | |
Vehicle dealerships and retailers | There are currently no specific health guidelines for this sector. Please refer to the Health Guidelines for business and workplaces. |
Health services | |
Community services | |
Sports and recreational fitness activities and facilities |
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Professional services related to research and development | There are currently no specific health guidelines for this sector. Please refer to the Health Guidelines for business and workplaces. |
Emissions inspection facilities | There are currently no specific health guidelines for this sector. Please refer to the Health Guidelines for business and workplaces. |
Animal & veterinary services (e.g. grooming, walking, and training) | |
Child Care | Toronto Public Health’s guidelines for child care centres
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Indoor and outdoor household services (e.g. babysitters, house cleaning) | There are currently no specific health guidelines for this sector. Please refer to the Health Guidelines for business and workplaces. |
Maintenance | |
Short-term rentals |
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Personal care services |
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Personal services (e.g. house sitting, party planning) | There are currently no specific health guidelines for this sector. Please refer to the Health Guidelines for business and workplaces. |
Restaurants, bars & nightclubs |
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Photography | There are currently no specific health guidelines for this sector. Please refer to the Health Guidelines for business and workplaces. |
Media Industries / Film & TV | |
Tour & guide services | Toronto Public Health Guidelines for tour and guide services |
Water recreational facilities |
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Outdoor recreational facilities | |
Beaches, parks & camping |
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Team sports and live sporting events |
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Live shows, performing arts and movie theatres |
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Libraries |
Stage 1: curbside pickup Stage 2: computer access, scheduled pickup and returns at drop boxes Stage 3: reopening with some modifications |
Community centres | |
Attractions & heritage institutions (includes interactive exhibits) |
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Events & event spaces (e.g. convention centres, weddings and funerals) |
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Correctional facilities | |
Funeral homes |
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Long-term care homes | |
Transportation | Toronto Public Health guidelines for public transit & taxis and ride shares |
Educational institutions & instructional services |
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Employers, businesses & workplaces |
Some businesses and organizations may have services that fit into multiple stages of reopening. Always refer to the Provincial reopening framework to understand what services your business or organization can offer within each stage. Ontario businesses who have questions can call the Province’s toll-free line: 1-888-444-3659