On March 30, 2020, the Government of Manitoba issued a new
public health order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
("Order"). Pursuant to the Order, all
businesses, other than those listed in the Order must close.
Premier Brian Pallister announced that the Order is meant to ensure
that critical services are available while taking steps to reduce
the spread of COVID-19.
What is the effective date of the Order?
The Order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on April 1, 2020 and will
end at 12:01 a.m. on April 14, 2020. Please note that the
Government of Manitoba may make a further order extending the
closure of certain businesses.
What is considered a Critical Service?
The Government of Manitoba has deemed 74 categories of
businesses to be critical services and these businesses are
permitted to continue operations. A business is defined as a trade,
industry, service, profession or occupation, and includes
businesses operated on a commercial or not-for-profit basis.
