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ARTICLE · 01 FEBRUARY 2022

Ontario Easing Public Health Restrictions: The Path Forward

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On January 31, 2022, the Government of Ontario will begin to gradually ease public health measures.

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Andrew Failes
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On January 31, 2022, the Government of Ontario will begin to gradually ease public health measures. Further easing of restrictions will occur in 21 day increments thereafter (February 21 and March 14, 2022). Supports for business will be available for those companies that had to close or reduce their capacity due to public health measures.

January 31, 2022

Effective January 31 at 12:01 AM, Ontario will begin gradually easing public health restrictions by moving the province to Step 3 of the Roadmap to Reopen. The requirements that will be in effect during this time are set out in O. Reg. 364/20: Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step.  The measures include, but are not limited to, the following:

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