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: Resilient Cities Network focuses its new city-led entity on strengthening cities capacity to recover from COVID-19 and build a safe and equitable world, Metrolinx launches new limited edition face coverings, and more news from the COVID-19 front.

Downtown Toronto, image by Forum contributor Razz

Government notices and announcements: 

Ontario Set to Launch Largest Flu Immunization Campaign in Province's History

Ontario Set to Employ the Largest Number of Labour Inspectors in Provincial History

Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19

Vaughan: 'A city in demand'

Vaughan: Get your virtual event noticed

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

Metrolinx launches new limited edition face coverings

Ontario’s Planners Gather to Plan for Societal Change in Province’s Communities

Resilient Cities Network focuses its new city-led entity on strengthening cities capacity to recover from COVID-19 and build a safe and equitable world

RE/MAX Supports a Socially Distanced, Accessible Halloween

ULI Real Estate Economic Forecast, Fall 2020

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.