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ARTICLE · 19 APRIL 2021

COVID-19 Update: New Restrictions In Ontario

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On April 16, 2021, the Government of Ontario announced that it would be extending the provincial declaration of emergency and the Stay-at-Home order for an additional two weeks until May 5, 2021.

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On April 16, 2021, the Government of Ontario announced that it would be extending the provincial declaration of emergency and the Stay-at-Home order for an additional two weeks until May 5, 2021. The Order can be found here. Orders currently in force under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020, with the exception of O. Reg. 241/20 (Special Rules Re Temporary Pandemic Pay), have been extended until May 20, 2021.

In addition, police officers and other provincial offences officers have been given enhanced authority to increase public compliance with the Stay-at-Home order and stop the spread of COVID-19. Specifically, effective April 17, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., police officers and other provincial offences officers have the authority to require any individual to provide their home address and purpose for not being at their residence. Police officers, special constables and First Nation Constables will also have the authority to stop vehicles to

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