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: City of Toronto mandatory masks or face covering bylaw in effect today, TRREB report shows GTA housing market rebound in June, How GO Transit customers are doing their part to keep themselves and others safe, and more news from the COVID-19 front.

Toronto skyline, image by Forum contributor Jasonzed

Government notices and announcements:

City of Toronto mandatory masks or face covering bylaw in effect today

City of Burlington hosts another telephone town hall on July 16 to talk about how to make the most of summer, while staying healthy during COVID-19

Thirteenth Virtual Press Conference: Mississauga’s Latest COVID-19 Update for July 9, 2020

City of Toronto reopens outdoor sport and multi-use fields

Vaughan Public Libraries continues to launch new virtual programs

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

Masks on transit – How GO Transit customers are doing their part to keep themselves and others safe

The Spring/Summer issue of Toronto Builder is out! Find out how the industry responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayors & Chairs Conversations Session 2 (Jul 14)

OHBA/BILD Session on LPAT and Planning Act Matters

Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Releases June Resale Housing Stats and Updated Ipsos Polling Results on Consumer Buying and Selling Intentions

Boardwalk REIT Provides an Operational Update and Announces Timing of Release of its 2020 Second Quarter Financial Results

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.