As the Alberta construction industry continues to deal with the
evolving COVID-19 crisis, the McLennan Ross Construction Group is
working hard to stay ahead of the legal challenges that this
unprecedented situation poses to our clients.
To assist you, we have prepared answers to 10 of the most
frequently asked COVID-19 questions that affect the Alberta
construction industry.
1. What precautions are required at a construction site and how
does the prohibition on gatherings of more than 50 people
apply?
The Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health has ordered that all
persons in the Province of Alberta are prohibited from attending
“mass gatherings of more than 50 attendees” (the
“Order” can be found by
clicking here. The Order explicitly lists places of worship,
gatherings, weddings; public recreational facilities and private
entertainment facilities; and bars and nightclubs as locations
where the prohibition applies.
