Alberta Announces Restrictions In Response To Increasing COVID-19 Rates

The Government of Alberta declared a state of public health emergency on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, and announced new measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. The enhanced public health measures place new, stricter restrictions on businesses and social gatherings in the province.

Business restrictions

Effective Friday, November 27, 2020, varying restrictions will apply to Alberta businesses. These restrictions apply to all areas under Enhanced Status as designated by the Government of Alberta.

Closed for in-person service

Banquet halls, conference centres, trade shows, concert venues, non-approved/licensed markets, community centres, children's play places or indoor playgrounds, and all levels of sport will be closed. Exemptions may be considered for some sporting activities, though no details were provided as to the criteria by which an exemption would be evaluated.