Today, Premier Doug Ford announced that the Government of Ontario has developed a framework for reopening the provincial economy. There are no firm dates associated with today’s announcement.
The Three Stages
The government is planning a stage-by-stage approach to reopening the economy to ensure there are appropriate measures in place so workplaces can open safely. Public health officials will carefully monitor each stage for two to four weeks.
Stage 1
The government will consider:
- opening select workplaces that can meet current public health guidelines
- allowing essential gatherings of a limited number of people
- opening some outdoor spaces
- continued protections for vulnerable populations
Stage 2
The government will consider:
- opening more workplaces with significant mitigation plans
- opening more public spaces
- allowing some larger public gatherings
- continued protections for vulnerable populations
Stage 3
The government will consider:
- opening all workplaces responsibly
- relaxing restrictions on public gatherings
- continued protections for vulnerable populations
The Ontario Jobs and Recovery Committee
The Ontario Jobs and Recovery Committee will support Ontario’s recovery efforts by consulting Ontarians and developing a plan to stimulate economic growth and job creation, while maintaining the health and safety of the people of Ontario.
The Milton Chamber of Commerce looks forward to working with the Government and It’s Jobs and Recovery Committee as they develop a timeline and further details on the framework announced today.
