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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: Toronto’s Executive Committee approves report to authorize the installation of priority bus lanes on Eglinton Avenue East; May Statistics Canada numbers show that our retailers are moving slowly through the Recovery Phase; TRREB provides real estate open house health and safety guidance; and more news from the COVID-19 front.
Government notices and announcements:
Ontario Strengthens Protections for Tenants
Fifteenth Virtual Press Conference: Mississauga’s Latest COVID-19 Update for July 22
Statements from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti in response to COVID-19
Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19
York Region Enters Stage 3 of Re-opening
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
TRREB Provides Real Estate Open House Health and Safety Guidance to REALTOR® Members, If Required
Empire Communities Prioritizes Lifestyle Needs as New Home Trends Emerge with Buyers
May Statistics Canada numbers show that our retailers are moving slowly through the Recovery Phase
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.
