Alberta Orders Closure Of Non-Essential Businesses

As the number of COVID-19 cases grow in Alberta, the Provincial Government has ordered stricter measures that apply to individuals and businesses. On March 17, 2020, the Alberta Government declared a public health emergency due to the presence of COVID-19. Further to the declaration of the public health emergency and in an effort to slow the spread of the virus, the Alberta Government implemented public health orders (collectively, the "Alberta Orders") restricting mass gatherings of more than 15 people unless a business provides essential services. The Alberta Orders also require certain non-essential businesses to close immediately. Additionally, the number of individuals permitted to gather has been reduced from 50 to 15.