O. Reg. 364/20: RULES FOR AREAS AT STEP 3 AND AT THE ROADMAP EXIT STEP, Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020, S.O. 2020, c. 17

Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020

ONTARIO REGULATION 364/20

formerly under Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act

Rules for Areas At Step 3 and At the Roadmap Exit Step

Historical version for the period March 11, 2022 to March 20, 2022.

Last amendment: 213/22.

Legislative History: 415/20, 428/20, 453/20, 456/20, 501/20, 519/20, 529/20, 530/20, 531/20, 546/20, 574/20, 579/20, 588/20, 642/20, 655/20, 687/20, 4/21, 98/21, 105/21, 115/21, 119/21, 147/21, 164/21, 218/21, 223/21, 315/21, 346/21, 520/21, 524/21, 541/21, 577/21, 630/21, 645/21, 659/21, 678/21, 698/21, 710/21, 727/21, 732/21, 780/21, 792/21, 846/21, 863/21, 865/21, 908/21, 911/21, 25/22, 75/22, 99/22, 213/22.

This is the English version of a bilingual regulation.

CONTENTS

1.

Terms of Order

3.

Application

3.1

Step 3

3.2

Roadmap Exit Step

3.3

References to this Order

3.3

References to this Order

4.

Indoor vs. outdoor

STEP 3

Schedule 1

General rules at step 3

Schedule 2

Specific rules at step 3

Schedule 3

Organized public events and certain gatherings at step 3

ROADMAP EXIT STEP

Schedule 4

General rules at the roadmap exit step

Schedule 5

Specific rules at the roadmap exit step

 

Terms of Order

1. The terms of this Order are set out in Schedules 1 to 5. O. Reg. 541/21, s. 2.

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 1 of the Regulation is amended by striking out “1 to 5” at the end and substituting “1 and 4”. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 1)

2. Revoked: O. Reg. 574/20, s. 1.

Application

3. (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), this Order applies to the areas listed in Schedules 3 and 4 to Ontario Regulation 363/20 made under the Act. O. Reg. 541/21, s. 3; O. Reg. 99/22, s. 1.

Note: On March 21, 2022, subsection 3 (1) of the Regulation is amended by striking out “subsections (2) and (3)” and substituting “subsection (3)”. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 2 (1))

(2) Schedules 1 to 3 apply throughout the areas at Step 3. O. Reg. 541/21, s. 3.

Note: On March 21, 2022, subsection 3 (2) of the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 2 (2))

(3) Schedules 4 and 5 apply throughout the areas at the Roadmap Exit Step. O. Reg. 541/21, s. 3.

Note: On March 21, 2022, subsection 3 (3) of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Schedules 4 and 5 apply” and substituting “Schedule 4 applies”. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 2 (3))

Step 3

3.1 In this Order, a reference to areas at Step 3 is a reference to all areas listed as being at Step 3 in Schedule 3 to Ontario Regulation 363/20 made under the Act. O. Reg. 541/21, s. 3.

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 3.1 of the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 3)

Roadmap Exit Step

3.2 In this Order, a reference to areas at the Roadmap Exit Step is a reference to all areas listed as being at the Roadmap Exit Step in Schedule 4 to Ontario Regulation 363/20 made under the Act. O. Reg. 541/21, s. 3.

References to this Order

3.3 (1) In Schedules 1 to 3, a reference to “this Order” is a reference to Schedules 1 to 3. O. Reg. 541/21, s. 3.

(2) In Schedule 4, a reference to “this Order” is a reference to Schedules 4 and 5. O. Reg. 541/21, s. 3.

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 3.3 of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted: (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 4)

References to this Order

3.3 In Schedule 4, a reference to “this Order” is a reference to Schedule 4. O. Reg. 213/22, s. 4.

Indoor vs. outdoor

4. (1) The outdoor capacity limits set out in this Order apply to a business, place, event or gathering if the people attending it are only permitted to access an indoor area,

(a) to use a washroom;

(b) to access an outdoor area that can only be accessed through an indoor route; or

(c) as may be necessary for the purposes of health and safety. O. Reg. 364/20, s. 4 (1).

(2), (3) Revoked: O. Reg. 520/21, s. 4.

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 4 of the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 5)

5. Revoked: O. Reg. 98/21, s. 2.

Step 3

schedule 1
General Rules at step 3

Closures

1. (1) Each person responsible for a business or place, or part of a business or place, that is required to be closed by Schedule 2 shall ensure that the business or place, or part of the business or place, is closed in accordance with that Schedule.

(2) Each person responsible for a business or place, or part of a business or place, that Schedule 2 describes as being permitted to open if certain conditions set out in that Schedule are met shall ensure that the business or place, or part of the business or place, either meets those conditions or is closed.

(3) Each person responsible for a business or place, or part of a business or place, that does not comply with sections 1 to 7 of this Schedule shall ensure that it is closed.

(4) Despite subsections (1), (2) and (3), temporary access to a business or place, or part of a business or place, that is required to be closed by Schedule 2 is authorized, unless otherwise prohibited by any applicable law, for the purposes of,

(a) performing work at the business or place in order to comply with any applicable law;

(b) preparing the business or place to be reopened;

(c) allowing for inspections, maintenance or repairs to be carried out at the business or place;

(d) allowing for security services to be provided at the business or place; and

(e) attending at the business or place temporarily,

(i) to deal with other critical matters relating to the closure of the business or place, if the critical matters cannot be attended to remotely, or

(ii) to access materials, goods or supplies that may be necessary for the business or place to be operated remotely.

(5) Nothing in this Order precludes a business or organization from operating remotely for the purpose of,

(a) providing goods by mail or other forms of delivery, or making goods available for pick-up; and

(b) providing services online, by telephone or other remote means.

(6) Nothing in this Order precludes a business or place from providing access to an outdoor recreational amenity that is permitted to open under section 18 of Schedule 2, including by opening such limited areas of the business or place as are necessary to enable access.

(7) Nothing in this Order precludes operations or delivery of services by the following in Ontario:

1. Any government.

2. Any person or publicly-funded agency or organization that delivers or supports government operations and services, including operations and services of the health care sector.

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 1 of Schedule 1 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 6 (1))

General compliance

2. (1) The person responsible for a business or organization that is open shall ensure that the business or organization operates in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations made under it.

(2) The person responsible for a business or organization that is open shall operate the business or organization in compliance with the advice, recommendations and instructions issued by public health officials, including any advice, recommendations or instructions on physical distancing, cleaning or disinfecting.

(2.1) The person responsible for a business or organization that is open shall operate the business or organization in compliance with any advice, recommendations and instructions issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, or by a medical officer of health after consultation with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health,

(a) requiring the business or organization to establish, implement and ensure compliance with a COVID-19 vaccination policy; or

(b) setting out the precautions and procedures that the business or organization must include in its COVID-19 vaccination policy.

(2.2) In subsection (2.1),

“medical officer of health” means a medical officer of health as defined in subsection 1 (1) of the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

(3) The person responsible for a business or organization that is open shall operate the business or organization in compliance with any advice, recommendations and instructions issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, or another public health official, on screening individuals by, among other things,

(a) posting signs at all entrances to the premises of the business or organization, in a conspicuous location visible to the public, that inform individuals on how to screen themselves for COVID-19 prior to entering the premises; and

(b) actively screening every person who works at the business or organization before they enter the premises of the business or organization.

(3.1) The person responsible for a business or organization that is open shall ensure that any person in the indoor area of the premises of the business or organization, or in a vehicle that is operating as part of the business or organization, wears a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin during any period when they are in the indoor area unless subsection (4) applies to the person in the indoor area.

(4) Where there is any requirement under this Order that a person wear a mask or face covering, the requirement does not apply to a person who,

(a) is a child who is younger than two years of age;

(b) is attending a school or private school within the meaning of the Education Act that is operated in accordance with a return to school direction issued by the Ministry of Education and approved by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health;

(c) is attending a child care program at a place that is in compliance with the child care re-opening guidance issued by the Ministry of Education;

(c.1) is attending a day camp or overnight camp for children that is in compliance with section 19 of Schedule 2;

(d) is receiving residential services and supports in a residence listed in the definition of “residential services and supports” in subsection 4 (2) of the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008;

(e) is in a correctional institution or in a custody and detention program for young persons in conflict with the law;

(f) is performing or rehearsing in a film or television production or in a concert, artistic event, theatrical performance or other performance;

(g) has a medical condition that inhibits their ability to wear a mask or face covering;

(h) is unable to put on or remove their mask or face covering without the assistance of another person;

(i) needs to temporarily remove their mask or face covering while in the indoor area,

(i) to receive services that require the removal of their mask or face covering,

(ii) to engage in an athletic or fitness activity,

(iii) to consume food or drink, or

(iv) as may be necessary for the purposes of health and safety;

(j) is being accommodated in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005;

(k) is being reasonably accommodated in accordance with the Human Rights Code; or

(l) performs work for the business or organization, is in an area that is not accessible to members of the public and is able to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person while in the indoor area.

(5) Subsection (3.1) does not apply with respect to premises that are used as a dwelling if the person responsible for the business or organization ensures that persons in the premises who are not entitled to an exception set out in subsection (4) wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin in any common areas of the premises in which persons are unable to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from other persons.

(5.1) The person responsible for a business or organization shall ensure that every person who performs work for the business or organization and whose mask or face covering is temporarily removed to consume food or drink under subclause (4) (i) (iii) is separated from every other person by,

(a) a distance of at least two metres; or

(b) plexiglass or some other impermeable barrier.

(6) For greater certainty, it is not necessary for a person to present evidence to the person responsible for a business or place that they are entitled to any of the exceptions set out in subsection (4).

(7) A person shall wear appropriate personal protective equipment that provides protection of the person’s eyes, nose and mouth if, in the course of providing services, the person,

(a) is required to come within 2 metres of another person who is not wearing a mask or face covering in a manner that covers that person’s mouth, nose and chin during any period when that person is in an indoor area; and

(b) is not separated by plexiglass or some other impermeable barrier from a person described in clause (a).

(8) Where directives, policies or guidance that apply to a long-term care home within the meaning of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 are issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Minister of Long-Term Care or the Ministry of Long-Term Care, such directives, policies or guidance apply despite anything in this Order.

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 2 of Schedule 1 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 6 (1))

Proof of vaccination

2.1 (1) The person responsible for a business or an organization described in subsection (2) that is open shall require each patron who enters an area of the premises of the business or organization that is described in that subsection to provide, at the point of entry, proof of identification and of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

(2) Subsection (1) applies with respect to the following areas of the premises of the following businesses and organizations:

1. The indoor areas of restaurants, bars and other food or drink establishments where dance facilities are not provided, but not with respect to takeout and delivery service.

2. The indoor and outdoor areas of food or drink establishments where dance facilities are provided, including nightclubs, restoclubs and other similar establishments, but not with respect to takeout and delivery service.

3. The indoor areas of meeting and event spaces, including conference centres or convention centres, but not including places described in subsection 4 (2) of this Schedule.

4. The indoor areas of facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities, including facilities where personal physical fitness trainers provide instruction and including, for greater certainty, the indoor areas of facilities where spectators watch events, but not including places described in subsection 16 (4) of Schedule 2.

4.1 The indoor areas of waterparks.

5. The indoor areas of casinos, bingo halls and other gaming establishments.

6. The indoor areas of concert venues, theatres and cinemas.

7. The indoor areas of strip clubs.

7.1 The indoor areas of bathhouses and sex clubs.

8. The indoor areas of horse racing tracks, car racing tracks and other similar venues.

9. The indoor areas of places where commercial film and television production takes place, where there is a studio audience. For the purposes of this paragraph, a member of the studio audience is considered to be a patron of the production.

10. Any of the following outdoor areas that have a usual capacity of 20,000 or more persons:

i. Outdoor meeting and event spaces, including conference centres or convention centres, but not including places described in subsection 4 (2) of this Schedule.

ii. Outdoor facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities, including facilities where personal physical fitness trainers provide instruction and including, for greater certainty, the outdoor areas of facilities where spectators watch events, but not including places described in subsection 16 (4) of Schedule 2.

ii.1 Outdoor waterparks.

iii. Outdoor concert venues, theatres and cinemas.

iv. Outdoor horse racing tracks, car racing tracks and other similar venues.

(2.1) Despite paragraph 1 of subsection (2), subsection (1) does not apply to restaurants, bars and other food and drink establishments that are located in a sterile area of an airport.

(2.2) For the purposes of subsection (2.1),

“sterile area” has the same meaning as in the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 made under the Aeronautics Act (Canada).

(3) Subsection (1) does not apply where a patron is entering an indoor area solely,

(a) to use a washroom;

(b) to access an outdoor area that can only be accessed through an indoor route;

(c) to make a retail purchase;

(d) while placing or picking up an order, including placing a bet or picking up winnings in the case of a horse racing track;

(e) while paying for an order;

(f) to purchase admission; or

(g) as may be necessary for the purposes of health and safety.

(3.1) Despite subsection (1), if a quick service restaurant or other establishment at which food or drink is sold requires all dine-in patrons to order or select their food or drink at a counter, food bar or cafeteria line and pay before receiving their order, the person responsible for the restaurant or establishment may require dine-in patrons to provide the information described in that subsection at the counter, food bar or cafeteria line.

(3.2) Subsection (3.1) does not apply to bars, nightclubs, restoclubs or other similar establishments.

(4) The person responsible for a business or an organization to which this section applies shall comply with guidance published by the Ministry of Health on its website specifying,

(a) what constitutes proof of,

(i) identification,

(ii) being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and

(iii) being entitled to an exemption under subsection (6); and

(b) the manner of confirming, for the purposes of this section, that a patron is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or is entitled to an exemption under subsection (6).

(5) For the purpose of this section, a person is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if,

(a) they have received,

(i) the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or any combination of such vaccines,

(ii) one or two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada, followed by one dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or

(iii) three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada; and

(b) they received their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before providing the proof of being fully vaccinated.

(6) A business or an organization is exempt from the requirement under subsection (1) in respect of patrons,

(a) who are under 12 years of age;

(a.1) who were born in 2010 and who are 12 years and 12 weeks of age or younger;

(b) Revoked: O. Reg. 846/21, s. 1.

(b.1) who provide documentation that confirms, in accordance with the Ministry’s guidance mentioned in subsection (4), that the patron is currently participating in a COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial that is authorized by Health Canada and specified in that guidance;

(c) who provide documentation that, in accordance with the Ministry’s guidance mentioned in subsection (4),

(i) confirms that the patron has a medical reason for not being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and

(ii) specifies the effective time-period for the medical reason;

(d) who are entering the premises of a meeting or event space, including a conference centre or convention centre, solely for the purposes of attending a wedding service, rite or ceremony or a funeral service, rite or ceremony, but not an associated social gathering; or

(e) who are entering the premises of a meeting or event space that is located in a place of worship or in a funeral establishment, cemetery, crematorium or similar establishment that provides funeral, cemetery or cremation services and that is operated by a person licensed under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, for the purposes of attending a social gathering associated with a funeral service, rite or ceremony.

(f) Revoked: O. Reg. 732/21, s. 1 (1).

(7) A person who is a patron shall not enter an area described in subsection (2) without providing the information required by subsection (1) except,

(a) for a purpose specified in subsection (3); or

(b) in the circumstances described in subsection (6).

(8) A business or organization may use an electronic application to confirm, for the purposes of this section, that a patron is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or is entitled to an exemption under subsection (6) only if the electronic application is listed in the guidance published by the Ministry of Health on its website.

(9) A person who provides any information to a business or an organization to satisfy a requirement under this section shall ensure that their information is complete and accurate.

(10) Subject to subsection (11), no person shall retain, record, copy, modify, use or disclose any information provided pursuant to this section.

(11) A business or organization may use information provided pursuant to this section solely for the purpose of confirming, for the purposes of this section, that a patron is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or is entitled to an exemption under subsection (6).

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 2.1 of Schedule 1 to the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted: (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 6 (2))

Fully vaccinated

2.1 A person is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if,

(a) they have received,

(i) the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or any combination of such vaccines,

(ii) one or two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada, followed by one dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or

(iii) three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada; and

(b) they received their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before providing the proof of being fully vaccinated.

Opt-in re: proof of vaccination, exceptions to capacity limits, etc.

2.2 (1) The person responsible for a place of business or facility listed in subsection (5) may elect to require patrons to provide proof of identification and of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with the requirements set out in section 2.1 of this Schedule as if those requirements applied with respect to the place of business or facility.

(2) An election may be made each day the place of business or facility is open to the public and is in effect for the duration of the day on which it is made.

(3) During the period when an election described in subsection (1) is in effect, the person responsible for the place of business or facility is not required to limit the number of members of the public in the place of business or facility so that the members of the public are able to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the business or facility, despite subsection 3 (1) of this Schedule.

(3.1) Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 1 (4).

(4) During the period when an election described in subsection (1) is in effect, the person responsible for the place of business or facility shall post signs at all entrances to the premises of the business or facility, in a conspicuous location visible to the public, that inform patrons that proof of vaccination is required in order to enter the premises.

(5) The businesses and facilities mentioned in subsection (1) are the following:

1. Real estate agencies, in respect of open houses hosted by the real estate agency.

2. Businesses that provide personal care services relating to the hair or body, including hair salons and barbershops, manicure and pedicure salons, aesthetician services, piercing services, tanning salons, spas and tattoo studios.

2.1 Indoor recreational amenities.

3. Outdoor recreational amenities, in respect of indoor clubhouses.

4. Photography studios and services, in respect of indoor areas.

5. Museums, galleries, aquariums, zoos, science centres, landmarks, historic sites, botanical gardens and similar attractions, in respect of indoor areas.

6. Amusement parks, in respect of indoor areas.

7. Fairs, rural exhibitions, festivals and similar events, in respect of indoor areas.

8. Businesses that provide tour and guide services, including guided hunting trips, tastings and tours for wineries, breweries and distilleries, fishing charters, trail riding tours, walking tours and bicycle tours, in respect of indoor areas.

9. Businesses that provide boat tours, if the business is otherwise permitted to operate under section 30 of Schedule 2.

10. Marinas, boating clubs and other organizations that maintain docking facilities for members or patrons, in respect of indoor areas.

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 2.2 of Schedule 1 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 6 (3))

Capacity limits for indoor businesses or facilities

3. (1) Subject to any other requirements set out in this Order with respect to capacity limits, the person responsible for a place of business or facility that is open to the public and that is operating in an indoor setting shall limit the number of members of the public in the place of business or facility so that the members of the public are able to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the business or facility.

(2) Revoked: O. Reg. 25/22, s. 1 (3).

(3) For the purposes of this Order, the maximum number of members of the public permitted in a business or facility, or part of a business or facility, that is operating in an indoor setting at 50 per cent capacity is determined by taking 50 per cent of the maximum occupant load of the business or facility, or part of a business or facility, as applicable, as calculated in accordance with Ontario Regulation 213/07 (Fire Code), made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997.

(4) For the purposes of this Order, the maximum number of members of the public permitted in a business or facility, or part of a business or facility, that is operating in an indoor setting at 25 per cent capacity is determined by taking 25 per cent of the maximum occupant load of the business or facility, or part of a business or facility, as applicable, as calculated in accordance with Ontario Regulation 213/07 (Fire Code), made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997.

(5) For greater certainty, subsection (1) does not require persons who are in compliance with public health guidance on households to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from each other while in a place of business or facility.

(6) Subsection (1) does not apply to schools and private schools within the meaning of the Education Act that are,

(a) operating in accordance with a return to school direction issued by the Ministry of Education and approved by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health; or

(b) operated by,

(i) a band, a council of a band or the Crown in right of Canada,

(ii) an education authority that is authorized by a band, a council of a band or the Crown in right of Canada, or

(iii) an entity that participates in the Anishinabek Education System.

(7) Subsection (1) does not apply with respect to the following areas:

1. Meeting and event spaces, including conference centres and convention centres.

2. Revoked: O. Reg. 727/21, s. 1 (3).

3. Concert venues, theatres and cinemas.

4. Horse racing tracks, car racing tracks and other similar venues.

5. Places where commercial film and television production takes place.

6. Restaurants, bars and other food or drink establishments where dance facilities are not provided.

7. Facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities, including areas for spectators within those facilities and areas where personal physical fitness trainers provide instruction within those facilities.

8. Waterparks.

9. Casinos, bingo halls and other gaming establishments.

10. Strip clubs.

11. Bathhouses and sex clubs.

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 3 of Schedule 1 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 6 (3))

3.0.0.1 Revoked: O. Reg. 865/21, s. 1 (3).

Capacity limits for outdoor businesses or facilities

3.0.1 For the purposes of this Order, the maximum number of members of the public permitted in a business or facility that is operating in an outdoor setting at 75 per cent capacity is determined by taking the total square metres of area accessible to the public, dividing that number by 1.33, and rounding the result down to the nearest whole number.

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 3.0.1 of Schedule 1 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 6 (3))

General capacity rules

3.0.2 (1) If any provisions of this Order impose a limit on the number of persons who may occupy an area, the more restrictive limit on the area’s capacity prevails.

(2) Unless otherwise provided, a capacity limit set out in this Order applies to the whole business or facility, not to individual rooms or areas within the business or facility.

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 3.0.2 of Schedule 1 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 6 (3))

Requirements that apply to individuals

3.1 (1) Every person on the premises of a business or organization that is open shall wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin during any period in which they are in an indoor area of the premises.

(2) Every person shall wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin during any period in which they are,

(a) in attendance at an indoor or outdoor organized public event permitted by this Order; and

(b) within two metres of another individual who is not part of their household.

(3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not require a person to wear a mask or face covering if they are subject to an exception set out in subsection 2 (4).

(4) Every member of the public in an indoor place of business or facility that is open to the public, and every person in attendance at an indoor organized public event permitted by this Order, shall maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person, except from their caregiver or from members of the person’s household.

(5) The physical distancing described in subsection (4) is not required,

(a) where necessary to complete a transaction or to receive a service, if the member of the public wears a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin or is subject to an exception set out in subsection 2 (4);

(b) when attending a day camp or overnight camp for children that is in compliance with section 19 of Schedule 2;

(c) when passing one another in a confined location, such as in a hallway or aisle, if the member of the public wears a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin or is subject to an exception set out in subsection 2 (4);

(d) in situations where another provision of this Order expressly authorizes persons to be closer than two metres from each other;

(e) when in an indoor instructional space at a post-secondary institution as defined in subsection 13 (2) of Schedule 2, other than an Indigenous Institute to which paragraph 2 of subsection 13 (1) of Schedule 2 applies; and

(f) when in,

(i) a meeting or event space,

(ii) Revoked: O. Reg. 727/21, s. 1 (6).

(iii) a concert venue, theatre or cinema,

(iv) a horse racing track, car racing track or other similar venue,

(v) a place where commercial film and television production takes place,

(vi) restaurants, bars and other food or drink establishments where dance facilities are not provided,

(vi.1) food or drink establishments with dance facilities,

(vi.2) strip clubs,

(vi.3) bathhouses and sex clubs,

(vii) facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities, including areas for spectators within those facilities, areas where personal physical fitness trainers provide instruction within those facilities, and waterparks,

(viii) casinos, bingo halls and other gaming establishments, or

(ix) a place of business, facility or location in respect of which an election has been made in accordance with section 2.2 of this Schedule or section 7 of Schedule 3 during the period when the election is in effect.

(6) For greater certainty, nothing in subsection (5) affects the obligation of persons who provide services to comply with subsection 2 (7).

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 3.1 of Schedule 1 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 6 (3))

Physical distancing and masks or face coverings in lines, etc.

3.2 (1) The person responsible for a business or place that is open must not permit patrons to line up or congregate outside of the business or place, or at an outdoor attraction or feature within the business or place, unless they are maintaining a physical distance of at least two metres from other groups of persons.

(2) The person responsible for a business or place that is open must not permit patrons to line up inside an indoor part of the business or place unless they are,

(a) maintaining a physical distance of at least two metres from other groups of persons; and

(b) wearing a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin, unless they are entitled to any of the exceptions set out in subsection 2 (4).

(3) This section does not apply with respect to day camps or overnight camps for children that are in compliance with section 19 of Schedule 2.

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 3.2 of Schedule 1 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 6 (3))

Safety plan

3.3 (1) The person responsible for a business that is open shall prepare and make available a safety plan in accordance with this section, or ensure that one is prepared and made available, no later than seven days after the requirement first applies to the person.

(2) The safety plan shall describe the measures and procedures which have been implemented or will be implemented in the business to reduce the transmission risk of COVID-19.

(3) Without limiting the generality of subsection (2), the safety plan shall describe how the requirements of this Order will be implemented in the location including by screening, physical distancing, masks or face coverings, cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces and objects, the wearing of personal protective equipment and preventing and controlling crowding.

(3.1) For a business, place or event referred to in sections 1, 2, 9, 16, 20, 22, 24 to 28, 32 or 33 of Schedule 2, the safety plan shall also include information as to how the business, place or event will,

(a) prevent gatherings and crowds in the business or place or at the event;

(b) ensure that section 3.2 of this Schedule is complied with in the business or place or at the event; and

(c) mitigate the risk of any interactive activities, exhibits or games that may be included in the business or place or at the event.

(4) The safety plan shall be in writing and shall be made available to any person for review on request.

(5) The person responsible for the business shall ensure that a copy of the safety plan is posted in a conspicuous place where it is most likely to come to the attention of individuals working in or attending the business.

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 3.3 of Schedule 1 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 6 (3))

Meeting or event space, conference centres, convention centres

4. (1) The person responsible for a business or place that is open, including a conference centre or convention centre, may rent out indoor or outdoor meeting or event space if the business or place complies with the following conditions:

1.-5. Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 1 (8).

6. Rooms must be separated by a partition with a hard, non-porous surface that can be easily and routinely cleaned and disinfected.

7. The person responsible for the business or place must actively screen individuals in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health before they enter the indoor premises of the business or place.

8. Revoked: O. Reg. 25/22, s. 1 (5).

(2) Paragraph 7 of subsection (1) does not apply if the business or place is rented out,

(a) for a day camp or overnight camp for children described in section 19 of Schedule 2;

(b) to a provider of child care within the meaning of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014;

(c) for the purpose of the provision of social services;

(d) for the purpose of delivering or supporting the delivery of court services;

(e) for operations by or on behalf of a government; or

(f) for the purpose of delivering or supporting the delivery of government services.

(3), (4) Revoked: O. Reg. 727/21, s. 1 (10).

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 4 of Schedule 1 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 6 (3))

Tents, canopies, retractable roofs, etc.

5. (1) The person responsible for a business or place that is open shall ensure that,

(a) if an outdoor area of the business or place is covered by a roof, canopy, tent, awning or other element, at least two full sides of the entire outdoor area are open to the outdoors and are not substantially blocked by any walls or other impermeable physical barriers; and

(b) if an outdoor area at the business or place is equipped with a retractable roof and the roof is retracted, at least one full side of the outdoor area is open to the outdoors and is not substantially blocked by any walls or other impermeable physical barriers.

(2) In the case of an event referred to in section 28 of Schedule 2 that is held outdoors, the requirement set out in subsection (1) applies to the person responsible for the business that hosts the event.

(3) Clause (1) (b) does not apply with respect to the Rogers Centre in Toronto.

(4) For the purposes of this Order, the spectator areas of the Rogers Centre in Toronto shall be treated as if they were indoors, regardless of whether the Centre’s retractable roof is open or closed.

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 5 of Schedule 1 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 6 (3))

Live entertainment: requirements

6. (1) The person responsible for a business or place that is open shall ensure that, if live entertainment is performed for spectators at the business or place, the performers maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from any spectators or are separated from any spectators by plexiglass or some other impermeable barrier.

(2) In the case of an event referred to in section 28 of Schedule 2 that is held outdoors, the requirement set out in subsection (1) applies to the person responsible for the business that hosts the event.

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 6 of Schedule 1 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 6 (3))

Cleaning requirements

7. (1) The person responsible for a business or place that is open shall ensure that,

(a) any washrooms, locker rooms, change rooms, showers or similar amenities made available to the public are cleaned and disinfected as frequently as is necessary to maintain a sanitary condition; and

(b) any equipment that is rented to, provided to or provided for the use of members of the public must be cleaned and disinfected as frequently as is necessary to maintain a sanitary condition.

(2) For greater certainty, clause (1) (b) applies to computers, electronics and other machines or devices that members of the public are permitted to operate.

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 7 of Schedule 1 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 6 (3))

8. Revoked: O. Reg. 25/22, s. 1 (7).

O. Reg. 364/20, Sched. 1; O. Reg. 415/20, s. 2; O. Reg. 428/20, s. 2; O. Reg. 501/20, s. 1; O. Reg. 530/20, s. 1; O. Reg. 531/20, s. 1; O. Reg. 546/20, s. 2; O. Reg. 574/20, s. 2; O. Reg. 579/20, s. 1; O. Reg. 588/20, s. 1; O. Reg. 642/20, s. 4-7; O. Reg. 655/20, s. 1; O. Reg. 687/20, s. 1; O. Reg. 4/21, s. 1, 2; O. Reg. 98/21, s. 1, 3; O. Reg. 115/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 119/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 147/21, s. 1 (1, 2); O. Reg. 164/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 218/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 223/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 315/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 520/21, s. 5; O. Reg. 541/21, s. 5; O. Reg. 577/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 630/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 645/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 659/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 678/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 698/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 710/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 727/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 732/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 780/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 792/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 846/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 863/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 865/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 25/22, s. 1; O. Reg. 75/22, s. 1.

SCHEDULE 2
SPECIFIC RULES at Step 3

Food and drink

Restaurants, bars, etc.

1. (1) Restaurants, bars, food trucks, concession stands and other food or drink establishments may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1.-3.1 Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 2 (1).

3.2 Revoked: O. Reg. 25/22, s. 2 (2).

4. The person responsible for the establishment must actively screen any dine-in patrons in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health before they enter the establishment.

5. Revoked: O. Reg. 25/22, s. 2 (3).

6. No patrons are permitted to dance within the establishment.

(2) For greater certainty, the person responsible for the establishment must prepare a safety plan in accordance with section 3.3 of Schedule 1.

(3) Paragraph 4 of subsection (1) does not apply with respect to an establishment which requires all dine-in patrons to order or select their food or drink at a counter, food bar or cafeteria line and pay before receiving their order.

(4) Paragraph 4 of subsection (1) does not apply,

(a) with respect to establishments on hospital premises or in an airport; or

(b) with respect to an establishment located within a business or place if the only patrons permitted at the establishment are persons who perform work for the business or place in which the establishment is located.

(5) For greater certainty, any business, place, facility or establishment at which food or drink is sold or served, including those referred to in section 4 of Schedule 1 and in sections 4, 5, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 27.1, 28, 31, 32 and 33 of this Schedule, is a food or drink establishment to which this section applies,

(a) at any time when food or drink is served or sold at the business, place, facility or establishment; and

(b) in any part of the business, place, facility or establishment where the food or drink is served or sold.

(5.1) Revoked: O. Reg. 727/21, s. 2 (3).

(6) For greater certainty, a restaurant, bar, food truck, concession stand or other food or drink establishment that is in compliance with the conditions set out in subsection (1) may open in any business or place that is otherwise permitted to open under this Order.

(7) For greater certainty, this section does not apply to food or drink establishments where dance facilities are provided, during a time when patrons are permitted to make use of the dance facilities.

(8) Revoked: O. Reg. 727/21, s. 2 (4).

Food or drink establishments with dance facilities

2. (1) Food or drink establishments with dance facilities, including nightclubs, restoclubs and other similar establishments, may open if they comply with the following conditions during any time when patrons are permitted to make use of the dance facilities:

1. In the case of an indoor establishment, the total number of members of the public permitted to be in the establishment at any one time may not exceed 25 per cent capacity, as determined in accordance with subsection 3 (4) of Schedule 1.

2. In the case of an outdoor establishment, the total number of members of the public permitted to be at the establishment at any one time may not exceed 75 per cent capacity, as determined in accordance with section 3.0.1 of Schedule 1.

3. Every patron in an outdoor establishment must wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin, unless they are entitled to any of the exceptions set out in subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 1.

4. The person responsible for the establishment must post a sign in a conspicuous location visible to the public that states the capacity limits under which the establishment is permitted to operate.

5. The person responsible for the establishment must actively screen patrons in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health before they enter the premises of the establishment.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph 3 of subsection (1), the references to “indoor area” in clauses 2 (4) (i) and (l) of Schedule 1 shall be read as “outdoor area”, and for greater certainty patrons are permitted to remove a mask or face covering temporarily to consume food or drink, or as may be necessary for the purposes of health and safety.

(3) For greater certainty, the person responsible for the establishment must prepare a safety plan in accordance with section 3.3 of Schedule 1.

(4) For greater certainty, any business, place, facility or establishment at which food or drink is sold or served while dance facilities are provided, including any business, place, facility or establishment referred to in section 4 of Schedule 1 and in sections 17, 22, 24, 25, 27, 27.1 and 28 of this Schedule, is a food or drink establishment to which this section applies,

(a) at any time when food or drink is served or sold at the business, place, facility or establishment while dance facilities are provided; and

(b) in any part of the business, place, facility or establishment where the food or drink is served or sold and dance facilities are provided.

(5) For greater certainty, the capacity limits set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 of subsection (1) apply to each area at a business, place, facility or establishment referred to in subsection (4) where dance facilities are provided during the periods of time when dancing is permitted.

2.1 Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 2 (5).

Services

Public libraries, exception to capacity rule

3. Subsection 3 (1) of Schedule 1 does not apply to any part of a public library that is used,

(a) for a day camp or overnight camp for children described in section 19;

(b) by a provider of child care within the meaning of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014; or

(c) for the purpose of the provision of social services.

Community centres and multi-purpose facilities

4. (1) Community centres and multi-purpose facilities may open to permit space to be used for any purpose if they comply with the following conditions:

1. Any indoor or outdoor sports or recreational fitness activities must be in compliance with section 16.

(2) Subsection 3 (1) of Schedule 1 does not apply to any part of the community centre or multi-purpose facility that is used,

(a) for a day camp or overnight camp for children described in section 19;

(b) by a provider of child care within the meaning of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014; or

(c) for the purpose of the provision of social services.

Short-term rentals

5. Businesses providing short-term rental accommodation may open if they comply with the following condition:

1. Any indoor fitness centres or other indoor recreational facilities that are part of the operation of these businesses must be in compliance with section 16.

Hotels, motels, etc.

6. Hotels, motels, lodges, cabins, cottages, resorts and other shared rental accommodation, including student residences, may open if they comply with the following condition:

1. Any indoor fitness centres or other indoor recreational facilities that are part of the operation of these businesses must be in compliance with section 16.

Real estate agencies

7. (1) For greater certainty, subsection 3 (1) of Schedule 1 applies to any open house events a real estate agency hosts, provides or supports.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in a location in respect of which an election has been made under section 2.2 of Schedule 1 during the period when the election is in effect.

Personal care services

8. (1) Personal care services relating to the hair or body, including hair salons and barbershops, manicure and pedicure salons, aesthetician services, piercing services, tanning salons, spas and tattoo studios, may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1. Persons who provide personal care services in the business must wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

2. The total number of members of the public who are permitted to be in the indoor areas of the establishment at any one time must be limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the indoor area of the establishment.

3. The person responsible for the establishment must post a sign in a conspicuous location visible to the public that states the capacity limits under which the establishment is permitted to operate.

4. Oxygen bars must be closed.

5. Individuals must be actively screened in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health before they enter the establishment.

6. No member of the public may be permitted to enter the premises except by appointment.

(1.1) Paragraphs 2 and 3 of subsection (1) do not apply in a location in respect of which an election has been made under section 2.2 of Schedule 1 during the period when the election is in effect.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to hair and makeup services described in section 20.

Personal physical fitness trainers

9. (1) Personal physical fitness trainers may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1. Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 2 (8).

2. Revoked: O. Reg. 25/22, s. 2 (7).

3. The personal physical fitness trainer must actively screen individuals in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health before they engage in personal physical fitness training activities.

(2) For greater certainty, the personal physical fitness trainer must prepare a safety plan in accordance with section 3.3 of Schedule 1.

(3) Revoked: O. Reg. 727/21, s. 2 (8).

(4) For greater certainty, subsection 3.1 (1) of Schedule 1 applies to persons who are engaged in physical fitness training activities indoors, unless they are subject to any of the exceptions set out in subsection 2 (4) of that Schedule, including the one set out in subclause (i) (ii) of that subsection.

Shopping and retail

Retailers

10. (1) Businesses that engage in retail sales to the public may open if they comply with the following conditions:

0.1 The total number of members of the public who are permitted to be in the indoor areas of the business at any one time must be limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the indoor area of the business.

1. The person responsible for the establishment must post a sign in a conspicuous location visible to the public that states the capacity limits under which the establishment is permitted to operate.

2. If the business permits members of the public to test drive any vehicles, boats or watercraft,

i. the members of the public must be actively screened in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health before they participate in the test drive, and

ii. all participants in the test drive must wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin, unless they are entitled to any of the exceptions set out in subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 1.

(2) Revoked: O. Reg. 865/21, s. 2 (9).

(3) Despite subsection 32 (2) of Ontario Regulation 268/18 (General) made under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017, a person responsible for a specialty vape store as defined in that Regulation that is permitted to be open in accordance with the conditions described in subsection (1) shall not permit an electronic cigarette to be used for the purpose of sampling a vapour product in the specialty vape store.

(4) Cannabis retail stores operating under the authority of a retail store authorization issued under the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 may open if they comply with the conditions set out in subsection (1) and provide products to patrons through in-person sales or through an alternative method of sale, such as curbside pick-up or delivery.

Shopping malls

11. Shopping malls may open if the person responsible for the shopping mall ensures that the following conditions are complied with:

1. Members of the public who enter the shopping mall must not be permitted to loiter in any area of the shopping mall.

2. The total number of members of the public who are permitted to be in the indoor areas of the shopping mall at any one time must not exceed the total capacity of the shopping mall determined by totalling the number of members of the public who would be permitted to be in every business in the mall in compliance with the capacity limits set out in this Order.

3. The person responsible for the shopping mall must post a sign in a conspicuous location visible to the public that states the capacity limits under which the shopping mall is permitted to operate.

Education

Schools and private schools

12. (1) Schools and private schools within the meaning of the Education Act may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1. They must be operated in accordance with a return to school direction issued by the Ministry of Education and approved by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

2. If a person who holds a study permit issued under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) and who entered Canada on or after November 17, 2020 attends the school, in-person teaching or instruction may only be provided to that person if the school or private school,

i. has a plan respecting COVID-19 that has been approved by the Minister of Education, and

ii. operates in accordance with the approved plan.

(1.1) Revoked: O. Reg. 911/21, s. 1 (2).

(2) The condition set out in paragraph 1 of subsection (1) does not apply to a school operated by,

(a) a band, a council of a band or the Crown in right of Canada;

(b) an education authority that is authorized by a band, a council of a band or the Crown in right of Canada; or

(c) an entity that participates in the Anishinabek Education System.

Post-secondary institutions

13. (1) Post-secondary institutions may open to provide in-person teaching or instruction if they comply with the following conditions:

1. Revoked: O. Reg. 732/21, s. 2 (3).

2. If the instructional space is indoors and is at an Indigenous Institute prescribed for the purposes of section 6 of the Indigenous Institutes Act, 2017,

i. the instructional space must be operated to enable students to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the instructional space, except where necessary for teaching and instruction that cannot be effectively provided if physical distancing is maintained, and

ii. the total number of students permitted to be in each instructional space in the institution at any one time must be limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the space, and in any event cannot exceed the lesser of 1,000 persons and 50 per cent of the capacity of the instructional space, as determined in accordance with subsection 3 (3) of Schedule 1.

(1.1) Paragraph 2 of subsection (1) does not apply if the Indigenous Institute implements a COVID-19 vaccination policy consistent with any advice, recommendations and instructions issued under subsection 2 (2.1) of Schedule 1 for post-secondary institutions.

(2) In this section, “post-secondary institution” means,

(a) a university,

(b) a college of applied arts and technology,

(c) a private career college,

(d) an Indigenous Institute prescribed for the purposes of section 6 of the Indigenous Institutes Act, 2017,

(e) an institution that is authorized to grant a degree by an Act of the Legislature,

(f) a person who is delivering in-person teaching or instruction in accordance with a consent given under section 4 of the Post-secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act, 2000,

(g) a person approved to provide training for apprenticeship programs under clause 2 (d) of the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021, or

(h) any other institution that is a designated learning institution within the meaning of section 211.1 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Canada), other than a school or private school within the meaning of the Education Act.

Businesses that provide teaching and instruction

14. Businesses that provide in-person teaching and instruction may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1. Any indoor space for in-person teaching or instruction must be operated to enable students to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the space, except where necessary for teaching and instruction that cannot be effectively provided if physical distancing is maintained.

2. The total number of students permitted to be in each indoor instructional space at any one time must be limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the space.

2.1 The person responsible for the business must post a sign in a conspicuous location visible to the public that states the capacity limits under which the business is permitted to operate.

3. Students must be actively screened in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health before they enter the business.

4. Revoked: O. Reg. 25/22, s. 2 (8).

Driving instruction

15. (1) Businesses that provide driving instruction in a motor vehicle may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1. Every student must be actively screened in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health before they enter the vehicle.

2. Every student and instructor must wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin when in the vehicle.

(2) For greater certainty, driving instruction that is provided in an instructional space must comply with the conditions set out in section 14.

(3) A person is not required to comply with subsection 3 (1) or 3.1 (4) of Schedule 1 when driving instruction is provided in a motor vehicle.

Sports and fitness

Facilities used for indoor or outdoor sports and recreational fitness activities

16. (1) Facilities used for indoor or outdoor sports and recreational fitness activities may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1. Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 2 (12).

1.1 The total number of members of the public who are permitted to be in an indoor spectator area of the facility at any one time shall not exceed 50 per cent of the area’s usual seating capacity.

2. The person responsible for the facility, or, where there is no such responsible person, the person holding a permit for the use of the facility must post a sign in a conspicuous location visible to the public that states the capacity limits for spectator areas in the facility.

2.1 Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 2 (15).

3. Every indoor spectator must wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin, unless they are entitled to any of the exceptions set out in subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 1.

4. Every outdoor spectator must wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin, unless they are entitled to any of the exceptions set out in subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 1, or are seated with members of their own household only, and every member of the household is seated at least two metres from every person outside their household.

5. Revoked: O. Reg. 727/21, s. 2 (9).

6. Revoked: O. Reg. 25/22, s. 2 (11).

7. The person responsible for the facility or, where there is no such responsible person, the person holding a permit for the use of the facility, must actively screen individuals who enter the facility in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health before they enter the facility.

8. Prior to permitting any participants in an organized sports league or event  to practise or play the sport in the facility, the facility must ensure that the league or event has prepared a safety plan in accordance with section 3.3 of Schedule 1.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection (1), the references to “indoor area” in clauses 2 (4) (i) and (l) of Schedule 1 shall be read as “outdoor area”, and for greater certainty, spectators are permitted to remove a mask or face covering temporarily to consume food or drink, or as may be necessary for the purposes of health and safety.

(3) Revoked: O. Reg. 727/21, s. 2 (10).

(4) Paragraphs 3, 4, 7 and 8 of subsection (1) do not apply to any part of the facility that is being used,

(a) for a day camp or overnight camp for children described in section 19;

(b) by a provider of child care within the meaning of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014; or

(c) for the purpose of the provision of social services.

(5) For greater certainty, the facility must prepare a safety plan in accordance with section 3.3 of Schedule 1.

(6) Revoked: O. Reg. 727/21, s. 2 (12).

(7) For greater certainty, the requirement to wear a mask or face covering set out in subsection 3.1 (1) of Schedule 1 applies to persons at indoor areas of the facility, unless they are subject to any of the exceptions set out in subsection 2 (4) of that Schedule, including the one set out in subclause (i) (ii) of that subsection.

Recreational amenities

Indoor recreational amenities

17. (1) Indoor recreational amenities may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1. The conditions set out in section 16.

2. The total number of members of the public who are permitted to be in the amenity at any one time must be limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the amenity.

3. The person responsible for the recreational amenity, or, where there is no such responsible person, the person holding a permit for the use of the recreational amenity, must post a sign in a conspicuous location visible to the public that states the capacity limits under which the recreational amenity is permitted to operate.

(2) Paragraphs 2 and 3 of subsection (1) do not apply in a location in respect of which an election has been made under section 2.2 of Schedule 1 during the period when the election is in effect.

Outdoor recreational amenities

18. (1) Outdoor recreational amenities may open, if they comply with the following conditions, where applicable:

1. The total number of members of the public who are permitted to be in any indoor clubhouse at the outdoor recreational amenity at any one time must be limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the indoor clubhouse.

2. If the person responsible for an indoor clubhouse at the outdoor recreational amenity rents its space, the conditions in section 4 of Schedule 1 apply.

3. The person responsible for the outdoor amenity must post a sign in a conspicuous location visible to the public that states the capacity limits under which the indoor clubhouse is permitted to operate.

(2) Paragraphs 1 and 3 of subsection (1) do not apply in a location in respect of which an election has been made under section 2.2 of Schedule 1 during the period when the election is in effect.

Camps for children

Camps for children

19. (1) Day camps for children may open if they operate in a manner consistent with the safety guidelines for COVID-19 for day camps produced by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

(2) Camps that provide supervised overnight accommodation for children may open if they operate in a manner consistent with the safety guidelines for COVID-19 for overnight camps produced by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

Media industries

Film and television production

20. (1) Commercial film and television production, including all supporting activities such as hair, makeup and wardrobe, may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1. Persons who provide hair or makeup services must wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

2., 3. Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 2 (20).

4. If there is a studio audience, the person responsible for the film or television production must prepare a safety plan in accordance with section 3.3 of Schedule 1.

5. The person responsible for the film or television production must ensure that the production operates in accordance with the guidance document titled “Film and television industry health and safety during COVID-19” issued by the Film and Television Health and Safety Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, as amended from time to time.

(2) For greater certainty, for the purposes of this section, the film or television set may be located in any business or place, including any business or place that is otherwise required to be closed under this Order.

Photography studios and services

21. (1) Photography studios and services may open if they comply with the following conditions:

0.1 The total number of members of the public who are permitted to be in the indoor areas of the establishment at any one time must be limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the indoor area of the establishment.

1. If the studio or the place where the service is provided is indoors, individuals must be actively screened in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health before they enter the establishment.

2. The person responsible for the studio or service must post a sign in a conspicuous location visible to the public that states the capacity limits under which the establishment is permitted to operate.

(2) Paragraphs 0.1 and 2 of subsection (1) do not apply in a location in respect of which an election has been made under section 2.2 of Schedule 1 during the period when the election is in effect.

(3) Revoked: O. Reg. 865/21, s. 2 (17).

Entertainment

Concert venues, theatres and cinemas

22. (1) Concert venues, theatres and cinemas may open if they comply with the following conditions:

0.1 The total number of members of the public who are permitted to be in the indoor area of a concert venue or theatre at any one time shall not exceed 50 per cent capacity, as determined in accordance with subsection 3 (3) of Schedule 1 or, where there is seating capacity, 50 per cent of the area’s usual seating capacity.

1. Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 2 (24).

2. The person responsible for a concert venue or theatre must post a sign in a conspicuous location visible to the public that states the capacity limits under which the concert venue or theatre is permitted to operate.

3. Patrons must be seated at all times while watching the concert, performance or film.

4. Revoked: O. Reg. 25/22, s. 2 (14).

5. Every member of the public who is outdoors at a concert, event, performance or movie must wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin, unless they are entitled to any of the exceptions set out in subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 1, or are seated with members of their own household only, and every member of the household is seated at least two metres from every person outside their household.

6. No member of the public may attend a concert, event, performance or movie within the concert venue, theatre or cinema unless they have made a reservation to do so.

7. The person responsible for the concert venue, theatre or cinema must actively screen patrons in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health before they enter the premises of the establishment.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph 5 of subsection (1), the references to “indoor area” in clauses 2 (4) (i) and (l) of Schedule 1 shall be read as “outdoor area”, and for greater certainty members of the public are permitted to remove a mask or face covering temporarily to consume food or drink, or as may be necessary for the purposes of health and safety.

(3) For greater certainty, the person responsible for the concert venue, theatre or cinema must prepare a safety plan in accordance with section 3.3 of Schedule 1.

23. Revoked: O. Reg. 732/21, s. 2 (8).

Museums, etc.

24. (1) Museums, galleries, aquariums, zoos, science centres, landmarks, historic sites, botanical gardens and similar attractions may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1. The total number of members of the public who are permitted to be indoors in the attraction at any one time must be limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the indoor area of the attraction.

2., 3. Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 2 (27).

4. Revoked: O. Reg. 732/21, s. 2 (10).

5. Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 2 (27).

6. If a concert, event, performance or movie is held at the attraction, the conditions in section 22 apply with respect to the concert, event, performance or movie.

7. No member of the public may attend a seated event or activity within the attraction or an indoor event or activity within the attraction unless they have made a reservation to do so.

8. Any indoor amusement rides operated by the attraction must be operated to enable every person on the ride to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person on the ride, except where necessary,

i. to facilitate payment, or

ii. for the purposes of health and safety.

9. Any indoor tour vehicles operated by the attraction must be operated to enable every person on the tour vehicle, including tour guides, to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person, except where necessary,

i. to facilitate payment, or

ii. for the purposes of health and safety.

10. Paragraphs 8 and 9 do not apply in respect of a group of persons if the persons are all,

i. members of the same household,

ii. a member of one other household who lives alone, or

iii. a caregiver for any member of either household.

11. The person responsible for the attraction must post a sign in a conspicuous location visible to the public that states the capacity limits under which the attraction is permitted to operate and the capacity limits of any seated event or activity within the attraction.

(1.1) Paragraphs 1 and 8 to 11 of subsection (1) do not apply in a location in respect of which an election has been made under section 2.2 of Schedule 1 during the period when the election is in effect.

(2) For greater certainty, the person responsible for the attraction must prepare a safety plan in accordance with section 3.3 of Schedule 1.

(3) For greater certainty, every person on an indoor amusement ride or indoor tour vehicle must wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin, unless they are entitled to any of the exceptions set out in subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 1.

Casinos, bingo halls and gaming establishments

25. (1) Casinos, bingo halls and other gaming establishments may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1.-1.2 Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 2 (29).

2. If a concert, event, performance or movie is held at the establishment, the conditions in section 22 apply with respect to the concert, event, performance or movie.

3. Members of the public who enter the establishment must not be permitted to loiter in any area of the establishment or congregate at or around any of the tables where games are played.

4. Patrons must be separated from table game employees by plexiglass or some other impermeable barrier.

4.1 Revoked: O. Reg. 727/21, s. 2 (19).

5. If the casino, bingo hall or establishment houses an attraction, the conditions in section 24 apply with respect to the attraction.

6. Revoked: O. Reg. 727/21, s. 2 (19).

7. Revoked: O. Reg. 25/22, s. 2 (18).

8. The person responsible for the establishment must actively screen patrons in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health before they enter the premises of the establishment.

(2) For greater certainty, any general requirements for cleaning at the establishment apply with respect to chips, cards, dice, card holders and other table game equipment.

(3) For greater certainty, the person responsible for the establishment must prepare a safety plan in accordance with section 3.3 of Schedule 1.

Racing venues

26. (1) Horse racing tracks, car racing tracks and other similar venues may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1.-3. Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 2 (30).

4. Every member of the public in an outdoor area of the venue must wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin, unless they are entitled to any of the exceptions set out in subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 1, or are seated with members of their own household only, and every member of the household is seated at least two metres from every person outside their household.

5. No member of the public may attend a seated event or activity within the venue or an indoor event or activity within the venue unless they have made a reservation to do so.

6. The person responsible for the venue must actively screen patrons in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health before they enter the premises of the venue.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection (1), the references to “indoor area” in clauses 2 (4) (i) and (l) of Schedule 1 shall be read as “outdoor area”, and for greater certainty members of the public are permitted to remove a mask or face covering temporarily to consume food or drink, or as may be necessary for the purposes of health and safety.

(3) For greater certainty, the person responsible for the venue must prepare a safety plan in accordance with section 3.3 of Schedule 1.

Amusement parks

27. (1) Amusement parks may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1. Revoked: O. Reg. 732/21, s. 2 (13).

2. The total number of members of the public who are permitted to be in the indoor area of the park at any one time must be limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the indoor area of the park.

3. Revoked: O. Reg. 732/21, s. 2 (13).

4. The number of members of the public who are permitted to be at any particular indoor attraction within the park at any one time must be limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the indoor attraction.

5. No member of the public may attend a seated event within the park or an indoor event or activity within the park unless they have made a reservation to do so.

6. If a concert, event, performance or movie is held at the park, the conditions in section 22 apply with respect to the concert, event, performance or movie.

7. Any indoor amusement rides at the park must be operated to enable every person on the ride to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person on the ride, except where necessary,

i. to facilitate payment, or

ii. for the purposes of health and safety.

8. Paragraph 7 does not apply in respect of a group of persons if the persons are all,

i. members of the same household,

ii. a member of one other household who lives alone, or

iii. a caregiver for any member of either household.

9. The person responsible for the park must post a sign in a conspicuous location visible to the public that states the capacity limits under which the park is permitted to operate and the capacity limits of any seated event or activity within the park.

(1.1) Paragraphs 2, 4 and 7 to 9 of subsection (1) do not apply in a location in respect of which an election has been made under section 2.2 of Schedule 1 during the period when the election is in effect.

(1.2) Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 2 (34).

(2) For greater certainty, the person responsible for the park must prepare a safety plan in accordance with section 3.3 of Schedule 1.

(3) For greater certainty, every person on an indoor amusement ride, other than a water ride, must wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin, unless they are entitled to any of the exceptions set out in subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 1.

Waterparks

27.1 For greater certainty, the person responsible for a waterpark must prepare a safety plan in accordance with section 3.3 of Schedule 1.

Fairs, rural exhibitions, festivals

28. (1) Fairs, rural exhibitions, festivals and similar events may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1. Revoked: O. Reg. 732/21, s. 2 (15).

2. The total number of members of the public who are permitted to be in the indoor area of the facility where the event takes place at any one time must be limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the indoor area of the facility.

3. Revoked: O. Reg. 732/21, s. 2 (15).

4. The number of members of the public who are permitted to be at any particular indoor attraction within the facility at any one time must be limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the indoor attraction.

5. If a concert, event, performance or movie is held at the facility, the conditions in section 22 apply with respect to the concert, event, performance or movie.

6. Any indoor amusement rides at the facility must be operated to enable every person on the ride to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person on the ride, except where necessary,

i. to facilitate payment, or

ii. for the purposes of health and safety.

7. Paragraph 6 does not apply in respect of a group of persons if the persons are all,

i. members of the same household,

ii. a member of one other household who lives alone, or

iii. a caregiver for any member of either household.

8. The person responsible for the event must post a sign in a conspicuous location visible to the public that states the capacity limits under which the event is permitted to operate.

(1.1) Paragraphs 2, 4 and 6 to 8 of subsection (1) do not apply in a location in respect of which an election has been made under section 2.2 of Schedule 1 during the period when the election is in effect.

(2) For greater certainty, the person responsible for the event must prepare a safety plan in accordance with section 3.3 of Schedule 1.

(3) For greater certainty, every person on an indoor amusement ride, other than a water ride, must wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin, unless they are entitled to any of the exceptions set out in subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 1.

Tour and guide services

29. (1) Businesses that provide tour and guide services, including guided hunting trips, tastings and tours for wineries, breweries and distilleries, fishing charters, trail riding tours, walking tours and bicycle tours may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1. The total number of members of the public who are permitted to be in any indoor portion of the tour at any one time must be limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the space.

2. Revoked: O. Reg. 25/22, s. 2 (22).

3. The person responsible for the business must actively screen employees and any performers in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

(2) Paragraph 1 of subsection (1) does not apply in a location in respect of which an election has been made under section 2.2 of Schedule 1 during the period when the election is in effect.

Boat tours

30. (1) Businesses that provide boat tours in which the passengers are required to embark and disembark within the province of Ontario and that are not otherwise prohibited from opening by an order made by the Minister of Transport (Canada) under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1. The total number of members of the public who are permitted to be on the boat at any one time must be limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person on the boat while in an indoor part of the boat.

2. The person responsible for the business must post a sign in a conspicuous location visible to the public that states the capacity limits under which the boat tour is permitted to operate.

3. No member of the public may go on the boat tour unless they have made a reservation to do so.

4. Revoked: O. Reg. 25/22, s. 2 (23).

5. The person responsible for the business must actively screen employees and any performers in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

(2) Paragraphs 1 and 2 of subsection (1) do not apply in a location in respect of which an election has been made under section 2.2 of Schedule 1 during the period when the election is in effect.

Marinas, boating clubs etc.

31. (1) Marinas, boating clubs and other organizations that maintain docking facilities for members or patrons may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1. Any indoor fitness centres or other indoor recreational facilities on the premises must be in compliance with section 16.

2. The total number of members of the public who are permitted to be in the indoor areas of the establishment at any one time must be limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the indoor area of the establishment.

3. The person responsible for the establishment must post a sign in a conspicuous location visible to the public that states the capacity limits under which the establishment is permitted to operate.

(2) Paragraphs 2 and 3 of subsection (1) do not apply in a location in respect of which an election has been made under section 2.2 of Schedule 1 during the period when the election is in effect.

Strip clubs

32. (1) Strip clubs may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1. No patrons are permitted to dance within the establishment.

1.1, 1.2  Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 2 (45).

2. Revoked: O. Reg. 25/22, s. 2 (24).

3. Performers at the establishment must maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from patrons.

4. Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 2 (46).

5. The person responsible for the establishment must actively screen patrons in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health before they enter the indoor premises of the establishment.

6. Revoked: O. Reg. 25/22, s. 2 (25).

(2) For greater certainty, the person responsible for the establishment must prepare a safety plan in accordance with section 3.3 of Schedule 1.

(3) Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 2 (47).

Bathhouses and sex clubs

33. (1) Bathhouses and sex clubs may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1. Staff of the establishment must wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

2. The total number of members of the public permitted to be in the establishment at any one time may not exceed 25 per cent of the capacity of the establishment, as determined in accordance with subsection 3 (4) of Schedule 1.

3. The person responsible for the establishment must post a sign in a conspicuous location visible to the public that states the capacity limits under which the establishment is permitted to operate.

4. The person responsible for the establishment must actively screen any patrons in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health before they enter the indoor premises of the establishment.

(2) For greater certainty, the person responsible for the establishment must prepare a safety plan in accordance with section 3.3 of Schedule 1.

(3) Patrons of the establishment must wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin during any period in which they come within two metres of another person, except,

(a) when masks or face coverings cannot be worn while participating in the activities for which patrons normally frequent such an establishment; or

(b) if the patron is entitled to any of the exceptions set out in subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 1.

Campgrounds

34. Campgrounds may open if they comply with the following condition:

1. Any indoor fitness centres or other indoor recreational facilities on the premises must be in compliance with section 16.

O. Reg. 520/21, s. 6; O. Reg. 524/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 541/21, s. 6; O. Reg. 630/21, s. 2; O. Reg. 678/21, s. 2; O. Reg. 698/21, s. 2; O. Reg. 727/21, s. 2; O. Reg. 732/21, s. 2, 4; O. Reg. 780/21, s. 2; O. Reg. 846/21, s. 2; O. Reg. 865/21, s. 2; O. Reg. 908/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 911/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 25/22, s. 2; O. Reg. 75/22, s. 2.

Note: On March 21, 2022, Schedule 2 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 7)

sCHEDULE 3
ORGANIZED PUBLIC EVENTS And CERTAIN GATHERINGS at Step 3

Gatherings

1. (1) Subject to sections 2 to 5, no person shall attend,

(a) an organized public event of more than 50 people if the event is held indoors;

(b) a social gathering of more than,

(i) 50 people if the event is held indoors, or

(ii) 100 people if the event is held outdoors; or

(c) a social gathering associated with a wedding, a funeral or a religious service, rite or ceremony of more than,

(i) 50 people if the event is held indoors, or

(ii) 100 people if the event is held outdoors.

(2) For greater certainty, the limits in clause (1) (c) apply to a social gathering associated with a wedding, a funeral or a religious service, rite or ceremony, such as a wedding reception, while the limits that apply to the wedding, funeral or religious service, rite or ceremony itself are set out in sections 6 and 7.

(3) For greater certainty, subsections (1) and (2) apply with respect to an organized public event or social gathering even if it is held at a private dwelling, including houses, apartment buildings, condominium buildings and post-secondary student residences.

Exceptions, single household

2. Section 1 does not apply with respect to,

(a) a gathering of members of a single household;

(b) a gathering that includes members of a household and one other person from another household who lives alone; or

(c) a gathering that includes persons described in clause (a) or (b), and a caregiver for any of those persons.

Exception, retirement homes

3. Section 1 does not apply with respect to a gathering in a retirement home within the meaning of the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 if it is in compliance with the policies or guidance, if any, issued by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority.

Exceptions from organized public event requirements

4. The prohibitions on attendance at an organized public event in clause 1 (1) (a) do not apply with respect to attendance at an event at a business or place that is subject to restrictions under Schedule 1 or 2 if the event is held in accordance with any conditions or capacity limits that apply pursuant to Schedule 1 or 2.

Exceptions from social gathering requirements

5. The prohibitions on attendance at a social gathering in clauses 1 (1) (b) and 1 (1) (c) do not apply with respect to attendance at,

(a) a meeting or event space, including a conference centre or convention centre, operating in compliance with section 4 of Schedule 1; or

(b) a food or drink establishment operating in compliance with sections 1 and 2 of Schedule 2.

Indoor wedding, funeral or religious service, rite or ceremony

6. (1) This section applies with respect to gatherings for the purposes of a wedding, a funeral or a religious service, rite or ceremony, if the gathering is held in a building or structure other than a private dwelling.

(2) No person shall attend a gathering to which this section applies unless the following conditions are met:

1. The number of persons occupying any room in the building or structure while attending the gathering must be limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the room.

2. All persons attending the gathering must comply with public health guidance on physical distancing.

(3) Subsection (2) does not apply in a location in respect of which an election has been made under section 7 of this Schedule during the period when the election is in effect.

6.1 Revoked: O. Reg. 75/22, s. 3 (4).

Opt-in re: proof of vaccination

7. (1) The person responsible for an indoor location where a wedding, a funeral or a religious service, rite or ceremony takes place may elect to require attendees to provide proof of identification and of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with the requirements set out in section 2.1 of Schedule 1 as if those requirements applied with respect to the location.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply with respect to a wedding, a funeral or a religious service, rite or ceremony that takes place at a private dwelling.

(3) An election may be made in respect of any or all weddings, funerals, religious services, rites or ceremonies taking place at the location.

(4) Revoked: O. Reg. 25/22, s. 3 (5).

(5) During the period when an election described in subsection (1) is in effect, the person responsible for the location in which the wedding, funeral or religious service, rite or ceremony takes place shall post signs at all entrances to the room, in a conspicuous location visible to the public, that inform persons that proof of vaccination is required in order to enter the room.

(6) For the purposes of applying the requirements set out in section 2.1 of Schedule 1, a person attending a wedding, a funeral or a religious service, rite or ceremony is considered to be a patron of the location where it takes place.

O. Reg. 520/21, s. 7; O. Reg. 524/21, s. 2; O. Reg. 541/21, s. 7; O. Reg. 727/21, s. 3; O. Reg. 732/21, s. 3; O. Reg. 780/21, s. 3; O. Reg. 865/21, s. 3; O. Reg. 25/22, s. 3; O. Reg. 75/22, s. 3.

Note: On March 21, 2022, Schedule 3 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 7)

Roadmap Exit Step

SCHEDULE 4
General Rules At the Roadmap Exit Step

Closures

1. (1) Each person responsible for a business or place, or part of a business or place, that Schedule 5 describes as being permitted to open if certain conditions set out in that Schedule are met shall ensure that the business or place, or part of the business or place, either meets those conditions or is closed.

(2) Each person responsible for a business or place, or part of a business or place, that does not comply with sections 1 to 4 of this Schedule shall ensure that it is closed.

(3) Despite subsections (1) and (2), temporary access to a business or place, or part of a business or place, that is required to be closed is authorized, unless otherwise prohibited by any applicable law, for the purposes of,

(a) performing work at the business or place in order to comply with any applicable law;

(b) preparing the business or place to be reopened;

(c) allowing for inspections, maintenance or repairs to be carried out at the business or place;

(d) allowing for security services to be provided at the business or place; and

(e) attending at the business or place temporarily,

(i) to deal with other critical matters relating to the closure of the business or place, if the critical matters cannot be attended to remotely, or

(ii) to access materials, goods or supplies that may be necessary for the business or place to be operated remotely.

(4) Nothing in this Order precludes a business or organization from operating remotely for the purpose of,

(a) providing goods by mail or other forms of delivery, or making goods available for pick-up; and

(b) providing services online, by telephone or other remote means.

(5) Nothing in this Order precludes operations or delivery of services by the following in Ontario:

1. Any government.

2. Any person or publicly-funded agency or organization that delivers or supports government operations and services, including operations and services of the health care sector.

General compliance

2. (1) The person responsible for a business or organization that is open shall ensure that the business or organization operates in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations made under it.

(2) The person responsible for a business or organization that is open shall operate the business or organization in compliance with any advice, recommendations and instructions issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, including any advice, recommendations and instructions,

(a) on physical distancing, cleaning or disinfecting;

(b) requiring the business or organization to establish, implement and ensure compliance with a COVID-19 vaccination policy;

(c) setting out the precautions and procedures that the business or organization must include in its COVID-19 vaccination policy; or

(d) on screening individuals by, among other things, posting signs at all entrances to the premises of the business or organization, in a conspicuous location visible to the public, that inform individuals on how to screen themselves for COVID-19 prior to entering the premises.

Note: On March 21, 2022, subsection 2 (2) of Schedule 4 to the Regulation is amended by adding “or” at the end of clause (b), by striking out “or” at the end of clause (c) and by revoking clause (d). (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 8 (1))

(2.1), (2.2) Revoked: O. Reg. 99/22, s. 2 (2).

(3) The person responsible for a business or organization that is open shall operate the business or organization in compliance with any advice, recommendations and instructions issued by a local public health official under the Act before February 25, 2022, other than advice, recommendations and instructions described in clause (2) (b) or (c).

(4) The person responsible for a business or organization that is open shall ensure that any person in the indoor area of the premises of the business or organization, or in a vehicle that is operating as part of the business or organization, wears a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin during any period when they are in the indoor area unless subsection (5) applies to the person in the indoor area.

Note: On March 21, 2022, subsection 2 (4) of Schedule 4 to the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted: (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 8 (2))

(4) The person responsible for a business or organization described in subsection (4.1) that is open shall ensure that any person in the indoor area of the premises of the business or organization, or in a vehicle that is operating as part of the business or organization, wears a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin during any period when they are in the indoor area unless subsection (5) applies to the person in the indoor area.

(4.1) The businesses and organizations mentioned in subsection (4) are the following:

1. Businesses, organizations, municipalities or local boards that operate a public transit service, but only in respect of the indoor premises and vehicles used for the operation of the public transit service.

2. Businesses or organizations that provide bus passenger transportation service within or between municipalities for compensation, but only in respect of the indoor premises and vehicles used for the operation of the bus passenger transportation service. This paragraph does not apply to businesses or organizations that provide sightseeing or touring services.

3. Hospitals within the meaning of the Public Hospitals Act, private hospitals within the meaning of the Private Hospitals Act, psychiatric facilities within the meaning of the Mental Health Act and independent health facilities within the meaning of the Independent Health Facilities Act.

4. Long-term care homes within the meaning of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007.

Note: On the later of March 21, 2022 and the day section 204 of Schedule 1 (Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021) to the Providing More Care, Protecting Seniors, and Building More Beds Act, 2021 comes into force, paragraph 4 of subsection 2 (4.1) of Schedule 4 to the Regulation is amended by striking out “Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007” at the end and substituting “Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021”. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 8 (3))

5. Retirement homes within the meaning of the Retirement Homes Act, 2010.

6. Clinics that provide health care services.

7. Service agencies as defined under the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008 that provide,

i. residential services and supports to adults with developmental disabilities who reside in supported group living residences or intensive support residences, as defined in that Act, or

ii. specialized residential accommodation pursuant to an agreement with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, other than specialized accommodation services that support residential living outside of group living arrangements operated by the service agency.

8. Transfer payment recipients funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services that provide residential or emergency residential services under the Violence Against Women Support Services program or the Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports program.

9. Transfer payment recipients funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services that provide intervenor services for persons who are deafblind in a residential setting.

10. Licensees operating a children’s residence within the meaning of Part IX of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017.

11. Licensees to which section 117 of Ontario Regulation 156/18 (General Matters Under the Authority of the Minister) made under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 applies.

12. Businesses or organizations that provide residential care, within the meaning of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, and that are not required to be licensed under Part IX of that Act, during any period when a child is placed with the business or organization by a service provider within the meaning of that Act.

13. Transfer payment recipients that receive funding from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services to provide residential services under the Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy.

14. Children’s treatment centres that receive funding under the Child Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 to deliver rehabilitation services for children and youth with special needs.

15. Laboratories and specimen collection centres as defined in section 5 of the Laboratory and Specimen Collection Centre Licensing Act.

16. Businesses or organizations that operate a shelter for persons experiencing homelessness, in respect of the premises used for the operation of the shelter.

17. Congregate care supportive housing residences where the residents share facilities for living, dining, sleeping or bathing and that receive funding from,

i. the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing,

ii. the Ministry of Health,

iii. Ontario Health,

iv. a service manager designated under the Housing Services Act, 2011,

v. the Ontario Aboriginal Housing Support Services Corporation, or

vi. the Miziwe Biik Development Corporation.

(4.2) Service providers within the meaning of the Home Care and Community Services Act, 1994 and local health integration networks within the meaning of the Local Health System Integration Act, 2006 shall ensure that any employee or other person providing a service to an individual in an indoor area or a vehicle wears a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin while they are providing the service, unless subsection (5) applies to the person in the indoor area.

(5) Where there is any requirement under this Order that a person wear a mask or face covering, the requirement does not apply to a person who,

(a) is a child who is younger than two years of age;

(b) is attending a school or private school within the meaning of the Education Act that is operated in accordance with a return to school direction issued by the Ministry of Education and approved by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health;

Note: On March 21, 2022, clause 2 (5) (b) of Schedule 4 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 8 (4))

(c) is attending a child care program at a place that is in compliance with the child care re-opening guidance issued by the Ministry of Education;

Note: On March 21, 2022, clause 2 (5) (c) of Schedule 4 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 8 (4))

(d) is attending a day camp or overnight camp for children that is in compliance with section 2 of Schedule 5;

Note: On March 21, 2022, clause 2 (5) (d) of Schedule 4 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 8 (4))

(e) is receiving residential services and supports in a residence listed in the definition of “residential services and supports” in subsection 4 (2) of the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008;

(f) is in a correctional institution or in a custody and detention program for young persons in conflict with the law;

(g) is performing or rehearsing in a film or television production or in a concert, artistic event, theatrical performance or other performance;

Note: On March 21, 2022, clause 2 (5) (g) of Schedule 4 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 8 (4))

(h) has a medical condition that inhibits their ability to wear a mask or face covering;

(i) is unable to put on or remove their mask or face covering without the assistance of another person;

(j) needs to temporarily remove their mask or face covering while in the indoor area,

(i) to receive services that require the removal of their mask or face covering,

(ii) to engage in an athletic or fitness activity,

(iii) to consume food or drink, or

(iv) as may be necessary for the purposes of health and safety;

(k) is being accommodated in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005;

(l) is being reasonably accommodated in accordance with the Human Rights Code;

(m) performs work for the business or organization, is in an area that is not accessible to members of the public and is able to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person while in the indoor area; or

(n) is a patron at a sex club or bathhouse and cannot wear a face mask or covering while participating in the activities for which patrons normally frequent such an establishment.

Note: On March 21, 2022, subsection 2 (5) of Schedule 4 to the Regulation is amended by adding “or” at the end of clause (l), by striking out “or” at the end of clause (m) and by revoking clause (n). (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 8 (5))

(6) Subsection (4) does not apply with respect to premises that are used as a dwelling if the person responsible for the business or organization ensures that persons in the premises who are not entitled to an exception set out in subsection (5) wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin in any common areas of the premises in which persons are unable to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from other persons.

(7) Revoked: O. Reg. 99/22, s. 2 (3).

(8) For greater certainty, it is not necessary for a person to present evidence to the person responsible for a business or place that they are entitled to any of the exceptions set out in subsection (5).

(9) Revoked: O. Reg. 99/22, s. 2 (3).

(10) Where directives, policies or guidance that apply to a long-term care home within the meaning of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 are issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Minister of Long-Term Care or the Ministry of Long-Term Care, such directives, policies or guidance apply despite anything in this Order.

Requirements that apply to individuals

3. (1) Every person on the premises of a business or organization that is open shall wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin during any period in which they are in an indoor area of the premises.

Note: On March 21, 2022, subsection 3 (1) of Schedule 4 to the Regulation is amended by striking out “a business or organization that is open” and substituting “a business or organization described in subsection 2 (4.1)”. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 8 (6))

(2) Subsection (1) does not require a person to wear a mask or face covering if they are subject to an exception set out in subsection 2 (5).

Safety plan

4. (1) The person responsible for a business that is open shall prepare and make available a safety plan in accordance with this section, or ensure that one is prepared and made available, no later than seven days after the requirement first applies to the person.

(2) The safety plan shall describe the measures and procedures which have been implemented or will be implemented in the business to reduce the transmission risk of COVID-19.

(3) Without limiting the generality of subsection (2), the safety plan shall describe how the requirements of this Order will be implemented in the location including by screening and masks or face coverings.

(4) The safety plan shall be in writing and shall be made available to any person for review on request.

(5) The person responsible for the business shall ensure that a copy of the safety plan is posted in a conspicuous place where it is most likely to come to the attention of individuals working in or attending the business.

Note: On March 21, 2022, section 4 of Schedule 4 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 8 (7))

5. Revoked: O. Reg. 99/22, s. 2 (5).

O. Reg. 541/21, s. 8; O. Reg. 577/21, s. 2; O. Reg. 99/22, s. 2.

SCHEDULE 5
Specific Rules At the Roadmap Exit Step

Cannabis retail stores

1. Cannabis retail stores operating under the authority of a retail store authorization issued under the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 may open if they provide products to patrons through in-person sales or through an alternative method of sale, such as curbside pick-up or delivery.

Camps for children

2. (1) Day camps for children may open if they operate in a manner consistent with the safety guidelines for COVID-19 for day camps produced by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

(2) Camps that provide supervised overnight accommodation for children may open if they operate in a manner consistent with the safety guidelines for COVID-19 for overnight camps produced by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

Schools and private schools

3. (1) Schools and private schools within the meaning of the Education Act may open if they comply with the following conditions:

1. They must be operated in accordance with a return to school direction issued by the Ministry of Education and approved by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

2. If a person who holds a study permit issued under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) and who entered Canada on or after November 17, 2020 attends the school, in-person teaching or instruction may only be provided to that person if the school or private school,

i. has a plan respecting COVID-19 that has been approved by the Minister of Education, and

ii. operates in accordance with the approved plan.

(2) The condition set out in paragraph 1 of subsection (1) does not apply to a school operated by,

(a) a band, a council of a band or the Crown in right of Canada;

(b) an education authority that is authorized by a band, a council of a band or the Crown in right of Canada; or

(c) an entity that participates in the Anishinabek Education System.

O. Reg. 541/21, s. 8.

Note: On March 21, 2022, Schedule 5 to the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 213/22, s. 9)