Ontario to allow some businesses to re-open on May 4th, 2020

Doug Ford announced on Thursday, May 1st, 2020 that some businesses/workplaces are allowed to re-open, but only if they strictly adhere to the strict guidelines.

On Monday, May 4 at 12:01 a.m, as long as they are following the proper health and safety guidelines,  these businesses will be permitted to re-open:

• 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.

• 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.