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The Ontario Government announced on April 16, 2021 that it is extending and the Stay-at-Home by two weeks (until at least May 20, 2021), and also adding new restrictions and greater enforcement measures. The Provincial Government announced all "non-essential" construction must close during the Stay-at-Home Order. The province has not provided a definition of "essential construction." Once the government provides a definition, the Landscape Ontario Covid-19 Task Force will update members. The government also announced that beginning Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., "police officers and other provincial offences officers will have the authority to require any individual to provide their home address and purpose for not being at their residence. In addition, police officers, special constables and First Nation Constables will have the authority to stop vehicles to inquire about an individual’s reasons for leaving their home. This additional enforcement tool will only be in effect during the Stay-at-Home order and exclusively to enforce the Stay-at-Home order." The Ford Government also advised all employers to make sure any employee that can work from home, is working home for the remainder of the Stay-at-Home Order. Click the link below to find a template letter you can provide employees engaged in essential work. *Information is from the April 16, 2021 Ontario Government Announcement and Covid-19 Public Health Measures page Construction
Landscaping Services A: Yes, landscaping services are listed as a permitted service. Garden Centres 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." Growers 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 A: Yes, snow clearing is listed as a permitted service.
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