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: Ontario construction alliance welcomes $10B in infrastructure initiatives announced by federal government, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health recommends the Province take immediate action to stop the further spread of COVID-19, and more news from the COVID-19 front.

Aerial view of Toronto, image by Forum contributor PMW

Government notices and announcements: 

Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health recommends the Province take immediate action to stop the further spread of COVID-19

Medical Officer of Health Letter: Need for Enhanced Public Health Measures

Ontario Implementing Additional Public Health and Testing Measures to Keep People Safe

Statements from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti in response to COVID-19

Reopening Vaughan

Vaughan: Ready, Resilient, Resourceful

Vaughan: You asked, we answered

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

Ontario construction alliance welcomes $10B in infrastructure initiatives announced by federal government

EY & ULI Webinar: Future of Work – A Global Real Estate Player's Point of View

ULI Toronto FY20 Annual Report (PDF download)

TRREB Applauds Province for Moving Forward with Personal Real Estate Corporations

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.