A number of businesses will be allowed to open today (Monday) in Ontario.
Labour Minister Monte McNaughton says it’s the first phase of reopening the province’s economy.
“A wider array of the construction industry will open. Lawn care and landscaping. Garden Centres and Nurseries for curbside pick-up. Marinas and golf courses can begin getting the prep work done in order to open for customers.”
Car dealerships will be able to meet with customers and allow test drives through appointment only.
McNaughton couldn’t say when the second phase will take place.
McNaughton stresses those who are opening up again must still follow strict health regulations.
He says the government released 65 industry and business health and safety guidelines “in order to keep workers healthy and safe and to ensure that customers feel confident going in businesses.”
Here is a reminder on what is allowed to reopen:
Those allowed:
-Garden centres and nurseries with curbside pick-up and delivery only;
-Lawn care and landscaping;
-Additional essential construction projects that include:
shipping and logistics;
broadband, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure;
any other project that supports the improved delivery of goods and services;
municipal projects;
colleges and universities;
child care centres;
schools; and
site preparation, excavation, and servicing for institutional, commercial, industrial and residential development;
-Automatic and self-serve car washes;
-Auto dealerships, open by appointment only;
-Golf courses may prepare their courses for the upcoming season, but not open to the public; and
-Marinas may also begin preparations for the recreational boating season by servicing boats and other watercraft and placing boats in the water, but not open to the public. Boats and watercraft must be secured to a dock in the marina until public access is allowed
