Last updated: July 31, 2020 at 8:47 a.m.
The City of Toronto is overseeing the safe restart of more businesses and services as Toronto entered Stage 3 of the provincial reopening on Friday, July 31.
On July 24, 2020, the Province enacted the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 to provide further direction on reopening.
Effective July 7, wearing a mask or face covering is required under the Mandatory Mask or Face Covering Bylaw in indoor public spaces. Learn how this applies to your organization and download a poster for your location.
Learn about how the City is providing economic support for businesses and download printable posters for your workplace.
Search the table below for your business’ re-opening date, relevant health guidelines, City resources and advice. If there are no specific Toronto Public Health guidelines listed for your organization, read the Health guidelines for businesses and workplaces.
We recommend that all businesses and organizations read:
| Businesses/Organizations | Reopening Stage & Date | Guidelines & Resources |
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| Construction | Stage 1 – May 19 | |
| Retail, shopping malls, and fitting rooms |
Stage 1 – May 19 Stage 2 – June 24 |
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| Vehicle dealerships and retailers | ||
| Health services | Toronto Public Health guidelines for harm reduction programs | |
| Community services | ||
| Sports and recreational fitness activities and facilities |
Stage 1 – May 19 |
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| Professional services related to research and development | ||
| Emissions inspection facilities | ||
| Animal & veterinary services (e.g. grooming, walking, and training) | Toronto Public Health guidelines for use of dog parks | |
| Child Care |
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| Indoor and outdoor household services (e.g. babysitters, house cleaning) | ||
| Maintenance | ||
| Short-term rentals | Stage 1 – June 5 |
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| Personal care services |
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| Personal services (e.g. house sitting, party planning) | ||
| Restaurants, bars & nightclubs |
Stage 2 – June 24 |
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| Photography | ||
| Media Industries / Film & TV | Toronto Public Heath Guidelines for Film and TV | |
| Tour & guide services | Stage 2 – June 24 | Toronto Public Health Guidelines for tour and guide services |
| Water recreational facilities |
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| Outdoor recreational facilities | Stage 2 – June 24 | Toronto Public Health Guidelines for parks and recreation 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 – May 19 |
Stage 1: curbside pickup Stage 2: computer access, scheduled pickup and returns at brand drop boxes |
| Community centres | Toronto Public Health Guidelines for parks and recreation facilities | |
| Attractions & heritage institutions (includes interactive exhibits) |
Toronto Public Health guidelines for cultural and heritage institutions and attractions Amusement parks and table games are not yet permitted |
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| Events & event spaces (e.g. convention centres, weddings and funerals) |
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| Correctional facilities | Modified with no closure | Toronto Public Health guidelines for correctional facilities |
| Funeral homes | Modified with no closure | Toronto Public Health guidelines for funeral homes and cemeteries |
| Long-term care homes | Modified with no closure | Toronto Public Health guidelines for Long-Term Care Homes |
| Transportation | Modified with no closure | Toronto Public Health guidelines for public transit & taxis and ride shares |
| Educational institutions | Multiple stages | Toronto Public Health guidelines for educational institutions, includes:
In-vehicle driver training (written by Infrastructure Health & Safety) |
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