The government
announced the resumption of activities, as of June
25th, in all sectors that were still confined, with
three exceptions: (i) festivals and major events; (ii) regular
holiday camps with a stay (except for special needs persons), and
(iii) combat in a sporting context.
This phase of deconfinement allows another set of
businesses to reopen including, among others, amusement parks,
water parks, spas, tourist accommodation establishments, bars,
casinos and gaming houses.
Order in Council No 689-2020 made on June 25 2020 (the Order)
provides the details on this new phase of the government's
deconfinement plan. It essentially revokes some of the key orders
prohibiting assemblies and suspending activities carried on in work
environments and then resets new parameters and requirements around
physical distancing, gatherings and certain activities in certain
sectors. While most businesses can reopen, for many, it will still
not be business as usual as a
