Order in Council 519/2020
On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, by and with the advice and concurrence of the Executive Council of Ontario, orders that:
Whereas an emergency was declared on March 17th, 2020 pursuant to Order in Council 518/2020.
And whereas the criteria set out in subsection 7.0.2 (2) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act have been satisfied;
Now therefore, pursuant to subsection 7.0.2 (4), paragraph 5 of the Act,
The following establishments are hereby ordered to be closed as of the date and time of this Order until March 31st, 2020 unless this Order is terminated earlier:
- All facilities providing indoor recreational programs,
- All public libraries,
- All private schools as defined in the Education Act,
- All licensed child care centres,
- All bars and restaurants, except to the extent that such facilities provide takeout food and delivery,
- All theatres including those offering live performances of music, dance, and other art forms, as well as cinemas that show movies, and
- Concert venues.
Approved and Ordered: March 17, 2020, 7:30am
Premier and President of the Council
Approved and Ordered: March 17, 2020
Updated: June 29, 2022
Published: March 17, 2020