At 8:30 on March 17, Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a state
of emergency in the province to combat the spread of the
Coronavirus (COVID-19).
As part of this declaration, the province is
prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people,
including indoor recreation centres, theatres, concert venues,
places of worship, private schools and day care until March
31 .
While such measures are required, the social distancing it is
imposing in public spaces is potentially compromising the one
required at condos. Condo corporations should consider adopting
directive and precautions that will help "flatten the
curve" on the home front as well. At this stage, many experts
recommend:
- Postponing all AGMs and owners meeting until
at least March 31 to comply with the Provincial
declaration. These postponements will likely be required beyond
this date;
