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The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts to what have been booming real estate and building industries. Many jobs and most events are currently suspended, postponed, or affected in other ways, though UrbanToronto is still operating at full strength with our team working remotely. As a means to keep the public in the loop about the shutdowns, we'll be sharing information and status updates from around the industry on a regular basis.
In today's report: New zoning order allows local restaurants to use more available space for outdoor dining in Toronto, City stepping up enforcement of social distancing and mask use, and more news from the COVID-19 front.
Government notices and announcements:
Ontario Expanding Access to the Modern Digital Economy
Ontario Seeking Input on Modernizing Capital Markets
Ontario Focusses on Renewal, Growth, and Economic Recovery
New zoning order allows local restaurants to use more available space for outdoor dining in Toronto
City of Toronto stepping up enforcement, restricting evening parking at beaches this weekend
City of Mississauga Adopts New Framework to Keep Pedestrians and Cyclists Moving Safely
Statements from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti in response to COVID-19
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
Latest VIA Rail Operations Update
COVID-19 Resources from Local Construction Associations
TTC Board to hold next virtual meeting on July 14
Webinar: Ground Reinforcement for Challenging Soil Sites
Everyone from construction workers to brokers to real estate executives are encouraged to share tips on what work and events have stopped, what is proceeding, and how their businesses are being affected by the various shutdowns.
