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Ontario government announces Stay-at-Home Order effective April 8

The Ontario Government announced a State of Emergency and a four week provincewide Stay-at-Home Order, starting April 8, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.

Landscape and horticulture professionals continue to be permitted to work, subject to health and safety protocols. Garden centres are also allowed to operate, with a 25% capacity limit for in store shopping and hours restricted to 7 am to 8 pm.

The fact our profession is permited to operate is a testiment to the diligence the community has shown this year in following public health measures. Let’s all continue to do our part to limit the spread of Covid-19. Don’t let your guard down!

Here’s how the order impacts landscape and horticulture professionals

*Information is from the April 7, 2021 Ontario Government Announcement
 

Landscaping Services
Q: Are landscaping services permitted?
A: Yes, landscaping services are listed as a permitted service.

Garden Centres
Q: Are garden centres permitted to operate?
A: Yes, garden centres are permitted to be open for: in-person retail at 25% capacity between 7 am and 8 pm; curbside pick-up; and delivery. 

To calculate 25% capacity: "divide the total square metres of floor space accessible to the public (not including shelving and store fixtures) by 16 and round down to the nearest whole number."

Construction
Q: Is construction permitted? 
A: Yes, "Construction activities or projects and related supporting services, including demolition and land surveying, are allowed."

Growers
Q: Are nursery growers permitted to operate?
A: Yes, "Businesses are allowed if they: produce food and beverages, agricultural products (including plants), including by farming, harvesting, aquaculture, hunting and fishing."

Snow Clearing
Q: Is snow clearing permitted?
A: Yes, snow clearing is listed as a permitted service.

Template Letter for Essential Workers

Landscape Ontario’s Covid-19 Task Force


 
 
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