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: Canadian housing starts increased in June, face coverings now mandatory in Brampton, COVID-19 Virtual Assistant launched on Access Markham mobile app, and more news from the COVID-19 front.
Government notices and announcements:
City of Toronto launches online business licensing and permit application
City of Toronto updates on Stage 2 reopening progress
New zoning order allows local restaurants to use more available space for outdoor dining in Toronto
Brampton City Council approves Mandatory Face Coverings By-law
Mississauga: Mandatory Face Covering By-law For Indoor Public Spaces
COVID-19 Virtual Assistant launched on Access Markham mobile app
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
Canadian housing starts increased in June
Rogers collaborates with bciti to deliver critical smart city services to Canadian cities
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.